A Pumpkin for God [Kindle Edition]

C. Gale Perkins (Author), Ervin Harmon (Editor), Steve Lavigne (Illustrator)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

A Pumpkin for God was inspired by my Granddaughter Keri, who was trying to accept her Grandfathers death and did it in such a beautiful way that I felt it was a story that should be told. Great Illustrations by Illustrator Steve Lavigne.

Rachel Elaine reviewed the book and said. This is an absolutely charming children's book that is not necessarily seasonal as it is based on the timeless topic of a child dealing with her grief after the loss of her beloved grandfather. Five year old Keri, devises her own way to honor her grandfather with an interesting twist to include God as well.

Each turn of the page provides delightfully vibrant illustrations of artist, Steve Lavigne, to tell part of the story for young children to follow along with.

Rendering a simple plot and a sweet resolution, "A Pumpkin For God" is sure to be a much loved book of any child.

Product Details

• Format: Kindle Edition
• File Size: 627 KB
• Publisher: AuthorHouse (January 22, 2009)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services
• Language: English
• ASIN: B004LRPRC4
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #169,944 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful book!, March 21, 2009

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Chrissy K. McVay "Writer" (North Carolina) - See all my reviews
(VINE VOICE)   

This review is from: A Pumpkin for God (Paperback)

An adorable, sweet tale about little Keri who is dealing with the death of her beloved grandfather. A touching story with a bit of humor at the edges of the grief and a great example of a young child's ability to cope with loss through love. I also enjoyed the lovely illustrations by Steve Lavigne. Another wonderful story by this gifted author is 'The Baby's Cross'.

Chrissy K. McVay - Author

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Not-To-Be-Missed Treasure, April 17, 2009

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ABook4U "Lois" (MA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Pumpkin for God (Paperback)

A Pumpkin for God by C. Gale Perkins, illustrated by Steve Lavigne
Whether teaching or retired most of us are always looking for a good book.... I have found a not-to-be-missed treasure. THIS NEW-TO-THE-MARKET picture book by C. Gale Perkins is a gem based on a true happening involving a grandchild and grandmother at the time of a loss in the family. The beauty of this book is in the pure innocence of the five year old making sure everyone is happy including GOD. Anyone looking for an extra resource to help children cope with a family loss would want to be familiar with this true story. It is also NOT a sad or mournful book.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars More than just another childrens story, March 29, 2009

By 

Jerry Minchew "Author of Knighthawke" (Soddy Daisy, TN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Pumpkin for God (Paperback)

The way that we deal with death is just as important as how we deal with life because they are both important to the same journey. Explaining the death of a loved one to a small child is an age old problem that countless adults have struggled with. C. Gale Perkins has given us a tool to make the task a little ... well, maybe not easier but at least more interesting. A PUMPKIN FOR GOD can be used by adults as a discussion starter in a childs journey of discovery as he/she attempts to make sense of the death of a loved one.