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  • Squash & Pumpkin: #Squashgoals by G. G. McQueen book cover
  • Squash & Pumpkin: #Squashgoals by G. G. McQueen book cover
  • Squash & Pumpkin: #Squashgoals by G. G. McQueen book cover
  • Squash & Pumpkin: #Squashgoals by G. G. McQueen book cover
  • Squash & Pumpkin: #Squashgoals by G. G. McQueen book cover
  • Squash & Pumpkin: #Squashgoals by G. G. McQueen book cover
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Squash & Pumpkin: #Squashgoals

by G. G. McQueen Publisher: DOUBLEDAY & CO

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A little room in the autumn spotlight

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  • Critical praise

    Praised by School Library Journal

    School Library Journal describes the book as a fall-themed story of friendship with puns and adorable, big-eyed ...

AlbakiReads Editorial

A little room in the autumn spotlight

Pumpkin’s seasonal fame leaves her best friend Acorn Squash wondering what she can offer in return. Her effort to claim a place of her own brings seasonal food culture—especially pumpkin spice—into a picture-book story about friendship, rivalry, and recognizing each other’s strengths. A harvest-festival booth and an eventual partnership give the two gourds a shared setting for their contest and collaboration. The food-centered premise and #Squashgoals framing make seasonal popularity part of the story’s playful subject matter.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 interested in fall, pumpkins, and other seasonal foods.
  • Young readers who enjoy picture-book stories about friendship and working together.

Themes

FriendshipSeasonal popularitySelf-discoveryCollaboration

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Book overview

It's a pumpkin spice showdown! Acorn Squash wants her fair share of the seasonal spotlight in this hilarious "odd couple" picture book with plenty of fall flair.

"This fall-themed story of friendship is bursting with puns and ­adorable, big-eyed vegetables."--School Library Journal

It's not easy being best friends with Pumpkin. Each fall, she's everyone's favorite gourd. The queen of lattes, the ultimate pie, the STAR of autumn--­pumpkin spice is EVERYWHERE!

But now Acorn Squash has #SquashGoals. She's going to prove she has something to offer too. Voila! It's Acorn Squash everything!

In this heartwarming and humorous tale of seasonal rivalry, plucky Acorn Squash is determined to step out of Pumpkin's trendy shadow and into the autumnal limelight.

From a harvest festival booth to an unexpected partnership, this story of friendship and self-discovery will teach kids that everyone has something special to offer, and being someone's favorite can be the best feeling of all.

Join the adventure as Squash and Pumpkin unite, proving that together they are the true spice of the season!
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