Plumply, Dumply Pumpkin [Hardcover]

Mary Serfozo (Author), Valeria Petrone (Illustrator)

Book Description

Peter's looking for the one perfect pumpkin. Come join the search and see what he does when he finds it!

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

"Peter's looking for a pumpkin, a perfect plumply, dumply pumpkin. Not a lumpy, bumpy pumpkin. Not a stumpy, grumpy pumpkin, but a sunny, sumptuous pumpkin." And given how gosh-darn cute Peter is--as gosh-darn cute as a young tiger can get, really--you'll instantly find yourself pulling for him as he goes out into the fields to get his gorgeous gourd.

But Peter's dramatic character arc doesn't really occur until he's got his perfect pumpkin in hand (or paw, rather): "Why does Peter want a pumpkin? Want a showy, glowy pumpkin?" Could it be for pumpkin pickles or pumpkin pie? Pumpkin pudding or pumpkin fry? Nope. He's soon drawing in eyes, and a chin, and "a plumply, dumply grin." Then with a little help from his dad (also quite cute, note the family resemblance), Peter proves that "perfect pumpkins really do make perfect jack-o'-lanterns, too."

Plumply Dumply Pumpkin is a fun, short Halloween romp from the happy pen of Mary Serfozo (Who Said Red?, What's What? A Guessing Game), ably aided by illustrator italiana Valeria Petrone (Ducks in Muck), whose bright, giddy brushstrokes propel Peter on his airy way. (Ages 3 to 6) --Paul Hughes

From Publishers Weekly

Appealing wordplay and autumnal colors lend warmth to this tiger tale. Peter, an orange cub with an upturned grin, wouldn't pick just any pumpkin: "Not a stumpy, grumpy pumpkin,/ but a sunny, sumptuous pumpkin." He chooses a bounteous specimen, carves it and wins a contest, for "Perfect pumpkins really do/ make perfect jack-o-lanterns, too." Serfozo's (Who Said Red?) stumbly, bubbly tongue-twisters complement Petrone's (Ducks in the Muck) adroit digital illustrations, which mimic paint swooshes of violet, harvest gold and orange. Peter is a charmer. Ages 3-6.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry; 1st edition (September 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0689838344
• ISBN-13: 978-0689838347
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 9.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,917,528 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars plumply, dumply pumpkin, October 3, 2001

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danielle n stokes (coatesville, pa United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Plumply, Dumply Pumpkin (Hardcover)

This book is great for the 3 and under group because of the great rhyming text and bold and bright illustrations. Also great for read alouds.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simple and good, October 3, 2001

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kennedy19 "kennedy19" (wakefield, ma USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Plumply, Dumply Pumpkin (Hardcover)

This is an excellent halloween book for kids ages 2-4. Peter the tiger goes and picks the perfect pumpkin, then goes home and turns it into a prize-winning jack o'lantern. The illustrations are bold, colorful, and delightful. This one is sure to add to your holiday cheer.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great rhymes!, February 14, 2008

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Beth H. "Beth H." (Minneapolis) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Plumply, Dumply Pumpkin (Paperback)

We love this book for both my 1 year old and 5 year old. The rhyming and alliteration are just great! The flow of the words is very sing-songy and fits perfectly together. The storyline is fun and the pictures are very pleasing to the kids. Great book!