Pumpkin Pumpkin

…In this short story, a young boy named Jamie decides he wants to grow a pumpkin… so that’s exactly what he does. Readers will learn about the lifecycle of this celebratory vegetable, growing from just a tiny seed into a large, plump pumpkin that will undoubtedly make a great, festive jack-o-lantern!…

The Biggest Pumpkin Ever

…Desmond the field mouse wants to carve the biggest jack-o’-lantern in the neighborhood with his pumpkin. Clayton the house mouse wants to win the Biggest Pumpkin contest with his. But when they discover that their choice pumpkins are actually the same one, Desmond and Clayton decide to work together to grow the biggest pumpkin ever!…

The Very Best Pumpkin

…Peter helps his grandparents grow their famous pumpkins on their farm. One pumpkin grows all alone and receives special attention from Peter. When a new girl moves in next door and is looking for the perfect pumpkin, will Peter decide to share his special pumpkin with her?…

The Vanishing Pumpkin

…A 700-year-old woman and an 800-year-old man want to make a pumpkin pie for Halloween, but they can’t find their pumpkin. The ghoul on the fence may have taken it, or the rapscallion, the wicked varmint or the wizard. Children must discover the culprit in this picturebook….

Growing Minds Day by Day: Fourth Week of October

…ack-o-lantern this week in celebration of Halloween? Don’t throw away your pumpkin seeds! Pumpkin seeds can be baked into a tasty, crunchy fall treat. Pumpkin seeds are a healthy source of fiber, protein, and vitamins. They can be seasoned with a little salt before roasting, or you can toss them with a blend of dried spices and make up your own unique flavor profile! Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Ingredients:  Raw pumpkin seeds (scooped from inside a pump…

How Many Seeds in a Pumpkin

…Mr. Tiffin’s class is on a mission to see how many seeds are in three different sized pumpkins. They pull out all the seeds and count by twos, fives and tens to see which pumpkin has the most, and are surprised by what they discover. This book is a fun way to introduce kids to estimation; they too can count how many seeds are in a pumpkin!…

Seed, Sprout, Pumpkin, Pie

…Seed, Sprout, Pumpkin, Pie follows Apples for Everyone in the Picture the Seasons series. This beautifully photographed picture book about everybody’s favorite fall treat is sure to please kids both young and old. The glossy, festive images and lively text are sure to get your family in the mood to celebrate the season…

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