Jamie plants a pumpkin seed in the spring and, after watching it grow all summer, carves a face in it for Halloween! But best of all, he saves some seeds that he will plant again next spring. "Truly a book for all seasons."--Horn Book.
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From Publishers Weekly
PW praised the "exquisite drawings in this luminous documentation of a pumpkin's evolution; "the quality is breathtakingly soft and expressive." Ages 4-8.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From School Library Journal
PreSchool-Grade 2 Softly colored pencil illustrations in a realistic style effectively communicate Jamie's pride as a very young gardener. He plants a seed, then grows and harvests a pumpkin from which he saves seeds for next year. The large, detailed drawings capture Jamie's anticipation and pleasure just right. The garden creatures appearing on every page and grandpa, whom we catch sight of now and then, are a delightful supporting cast. Nonreaders can easily follow the story in pictures alone. Very large, clear print on facing pages makes the simple narrative inviting for beginning readers, too. Libraries serving young children shouldn't miss this satisfying book in the tradition of Ruth Krauss and Crockett Johnson's The Carrot Seed (Harper, 1945) and Bijou Le Tord's Rabbit Seeds (Four Winds, 1984). The strong sense of the cycles of nature and a youngster's accomplishment make for a winning combination. Anna Biagioni Hart, Sherwood Regional Lib . , Alexandria, Va.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Hardcover
Jamie begins his pumpkin-growing experience with a single
pumpkin seed. The seedling is craftily illustrated in the shaped of the first letter of his name,"J".
As the plant grows and produces a pumpkin, the author/illustrator reveals the relationship of its size to Jamie's. He eventually is able to sit on his pumpkin. Jamie carries his pumpkin in a red wagon,
makes his own home-grown jack-o-lantern, and caringly saves enough seeds for next year's pumpkin.
pumpkin seed. The seedling is craftily illustrated in the shaped of the first letter of his name,"J".
As the plant grows and produces a pumpkin, the author/illustrator reveals the relationship of its size to Jamie's. He eventually is able to sit on his pumpkin. Jamie carries his pumpkin in a red wagon,
makes his own home-grown jack-o-lantern, and caringly saves enough seeds for next year's pumpkin.
Ms. Titherington's simply worded text is beautifully enhanced by the large, detailed, dreamlike illustrations. A must read for all junior pumpkin lovers,their parents and teachers.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I teach English to a fifth grade that had very little instruction in the past. I gave this book to three girls and they could understand the meaning of words using the picture clues.One of them had never heard the word pumpkin before, let alone sprout or seed. Now they all have a better vocabulary. Last year I read the same book to a first grade that did not have English classes. I used the story to teach plant growth and sequence concepts.The year before I had also used it to teach subtraction and backward counting - Jamie saved 6 seeds. He plants one. He still has 5, and so on.
I don't teach Italian, but I am sure I would find a way to use this wonderfully illustrated book, if I had to.
I don't teach Italian, but I am sure I would find a way to use this wonderfully illustrated book, if I had to.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Roxanne
Format:Paperback
I got this book many years ago, when I took care of a class of 4 year olds. They loved this book and read the book with me. Now that I have a child of my own (almost 2 years old) it is his favorite book. I read it sometimes 10 times a day and it has wonderful illustrations. I never tire of it and am looking to buy more of Jeanne Titherington's books.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Teacher loves it
I bought this for my sons teacher. she requested it as a book she wanted for the school year and was happy.
Published 1 month ago by Amber M. Willhelm
5.0 out of 5 stars
Enjoyable reading for pre-schooler
My grandson is into gardening and this book was perfect for him. It is a bit "dated" as it was written a few years ago. But this is no problem.
Published 2 months ago by Carmen Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book teaching plant life cycle!
Jeanne Titherington has a very simple yet profound way of teaching how a pumpkin grows. I have used this with Kindergarten through 2nd grade.
Published 6 months ago by Mary Lee Crowe
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great lifecycle book
Althought this book has few words, it's wonderful to teach the life cycle of a pumpkin. This is a great book to teach that pictures sometimes tell more of the story than the... Read more
Published 18 months ago by C. O'Neil
5.0 out of 5 stars
Pumpkin Pumpkin Review
I received the book fast. Within 2-4 days. It was in perfect condition. I would buy from this seller again.
Published on April 11, 2010 by D. Niemeier
2.0 out of 5 stars
A bit bland
While cute, this story and the illustrations were a bit bland. My children listened while I read it, but aren't interested in having me read it again.
Published on November 2, 2009 by M. Massey
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great fall/halloween book for young children
This simple book describes a boy planting a pumpkin seed and growing it into his Halloween jack-o-lantern. Read more
Published on September 25, 2009 by Nonfiction
5.0 out of 5 stars
Pumpkin, pumpkin
This is a simple story about the life cycle of a pumpkin. I read it every October to my kindergarten class. It is very good beginning to sequencing. Read more
Published on June 1, 2007 by Julie M. Ford
5.0 out of 5 stars
Pumpkin Pumpkin
This book is very cute and sweet. When looking for a good Halloween/pumpkin/fall book, I didn't want something too scary for my young toddler. This fits the bill perfectly.
Published on January 10, 2007 by Andrea Turner
5.0 out of 5 stars
Every Child needs to sit on a pumkin at least as big as they are!
I discovered and checked this book out for the first time a few weeks after I had taken my son to the pumkin farm, and after Thanksgiving had passed. Read more
Published on November 27, 2005 by Treetop learning
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