Pumpkin Soup: A Picture Book

by Helen Cooper, Helen Cooper (Illustrator)

Overview

Rendered in pictures richly evoking autumn, this delightful story from the Kate Greenaway Medalist will resonate for any child who has known the difficulties that come with friendship.

Deep in the woods in an old white cabin, three friends make their pumpkin soup the same way every day. The Cat slices up the pumpkin, the Squirrel stirs in the water, and the Duck tips in just enough salt. But one day the Duck wants to stir instead, and then there is a horrible squabble, and he leaves the cabin in a huff. It isn't long before the Cat and the Squirrel start to worry about him and begin a search for their friend. Included at the end is a recipe for delicious pumpkin soup.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780374460310
Publisher:	Square Fish
Publication date:	09/06/2005
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	10.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.20(d)
Lexile:	AD610L (what's this?)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Helen Cooper has written and illustrated many books for children, including The Bear Under the Stairs, Delicious! and Pumpkin Soup, winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal and short-listed for the Kurt Maschler Award. Helen lives with her husband, Ted Dewan, who also writes and illustrates books. They live in Oxford, England, with their daughter, Pandora.

Editorial Reviews

“Housemates Squirrel, Cat and Duck team up for activities . . . until Duck wants to be Head Cook and stir the soup. The trio spats and Duck waddles off in a huff . . . Coziness returns when they . . . learn to share . . . Readers will linger over each page, savoring the delicious illustrations.” —Starred, School Library Journal

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