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Lilly's Surprise Pumpkins

by Beth Charles Publisher: SLEEPING BEAR PR

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A pumpkin patch grows from last autumn’s leftovers

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A pumpkin patch grows from last autumn’s leftovers

Lilly’s pumpkin patch begins with an unexpected discovery in the family compost bin: seeds from discarded jack-o’-lanterns have sprouted. The story follows her care of the plants through summer, from guarding them against hungry creatures to watching the pumpkins grow ripe. When the harvest is larger than her family can use, sharing becomes part of the season’s abundance. Gardening information and pumpkin recipes in the backmatter extend the picture book’s focus on growing food and making use of a harvest.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Young children interested in gardens, pumpkins, and farm life
  • Families looking for an autumn picture book to share aloud
  • Children curious about composting and what can grow from seeds

Themes

Gardening and plant growthComposting and reuseHarvest and sharing

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Book overview

Perfect for autumn storytimes and holiday book read-alouds, this tender picture book stars a young girl who watches over her pumpkin patch and celebrates her well-earned harvest.

When Lilly spots something leafy and green growing from their compost bin she learns--Surprise!--they're pumpkins growing from the mushy jack-o'-lanterns her family tossed in last fall. She takes good care of the little pumpkins all summer, protecting them from creatures who might like a nibble and checking in on their growth. And when, finally, the pumpkins are bright orange and plump and the family has more of the gourds than they can enjoy, what's left to do but share?

Backmatter includes information on gardening and pumpkin recipes.

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