It's Pumpkin Time! [Paperback]

Zoe Hall (Author), Shari Halpern (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 1999 | Age Range: 4 - 8 years

A brother and sister get an early start on Halloween by planting a pumpkin patch. "A bumper crop of entertainment and basic know-how." - Publishers Weekly

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

In this exuberant celebration of a Halloween icon, a brother and sister begin early preparations for their favorite holiday-in the garden. Painted paper collages brightly illustrate progress in the pumpkin patch from the children's seed-planting, watering, and weeding to the pumpkin's green vining, yellow flowering and orange fruiting. The king of squash can provide a rich introduction to kinder-gardening; and this book-with accurate information contained in a minimal text-yields a bumper crop of entertainment and basic know-how. Ages 3-7.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 3-When is the very best time to start getting ready for Halloween? In the spring, of course, when a tiny seed can have time to grow into a big fat pumpkin. Bright, bold, painted-paper collages capture the excitement of two children as they dig the soil, plant the seed, water, weed, and wait. Vibrantly colored double-page spreads celebrate this first gardening experience as the youngsters watch their vines grow larger and longer and finally blossom. Tiny green pumpkins swell and become huge orange globes that overflow the boundaries of the page. On Halloween, mom and dad help turn them into jack-o-lanterns, and the siblings don their costumes. On a final page, six simple illustrations and brief captions give an exceptionally clear explanation of how a pumpkin seed germinates. Whether as an introduction to gardening or as a Halloween story, this dual-purpose book will be welcomed by the youngest spring gardeners and fall harvesters.
Lisa Wu Stowe, Great Neck Library, NY
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Age Range: 4 - 8 years
  
• Paperback: 40 pages
• Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks (September 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0590558498
• ISBN-13: 978-0590558495
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.9 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #582,786 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful seasonal book! September 30, 2000

By J. Kumagai

Format:Paperback

We just bought this for our 2 year-old, and she absolutely loves it. The pictures are bold and colorful, reminiscent of Eric Carle-type pictures. This book tells the story of how pumpkins are grown, and how they eventually become Jack-o-lanterns. It is a wonderful book, especially for the price.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and colorful November 2, 2003

By Julie Thomas

Format:Paperback

I bought this book for my two year son to introduce him to Halloween and the autumn season. From the moment we received this book, it was one of his favorites. The book goes step by step in planting, taking care of, and harvesting a pumpkin patch. The pictures are so colorful and bright. It is really an enjoyable book to read.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST for any early childhood classroom! November 22, 2006

By Vanessa Levin

Format:Paperback

As a pre-k teacher "It's Pumpkin Time" is a must have for my fall unit. The colorful, painted paper collages that illustrate this book are fantastic and the text is simple yet not too simple. I also use this book to teach the sequence of growing a seed. I have several copies of "It's Pumpkin Time" in my classroom, one for me and 3 for my students and they still fight over who gets to look at this book!

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for Story Time November 13, 2012

By L Fran

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

I used this book for a local Georgia Farm Bureau special program for for a group of pre-schoolers. A friend who taught for 38 years recommended it because her students had liked it. It worked perfectly and showed them where food really comes from - farmers, not the grocery store. They loved the illustrations and story. We followed it up with pumpkin themed crafts and snacks. (FYI 4 year olds really like to stick their fingers into real pumpkins. Wet Wipes are helpful.)

4.0 out of 5 stars great book for the season September 17, 2012

By Shirley S

Format:Paperback

I bought this to read to my daughter. I really loved the pictures and the story is very cute. It's a great way to show kids how their Halloween pumpkins came into being. Large colorful pictures are very attention-grabbing (not to mention, I kept wondering if they were just painted or painted, cut out and collaged, so they are fascinating for kids and adults!) and the story is short enough, even a very little kid can pay attention to it. All in all, a fun book!

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Love "Cheap" boooks September 18, 2009

By P. Bishop

Format:Paperback

I have loved getting books for so "cheap." On a school teachers budget this really helps. "It's Pumpkin Time" is a great book to help kids know the life of a pumpkin through pictures as well as words. I am using it along with the Mailbox Literacy series.