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Pumpkin Soup (Book & CD) [Import] [Audio CD]

Helen Cooper (Author)
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)


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Book Description

October 15, 2007 Book & CD
Cat, Duck and Squirrel live in an old white cabin, with a pumpkin patch in the garden. Every day Cat slices up some pumpkin, Squirrel stirs in some water and Duck tips in some salt to make the perfect pumpkin soup...Until the day Duck wants to do the stirring...This is a funny, rhythmical story about friendship and sharing, with fabulous animal characters, illustrated in glowing autumnal colours with a brilliant CD featuring music and sound effects!


Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

This enchanting story explores the ups and downs of close-knit camaraderie. Beginning with a peek through a window where Cat, Squirrel and Duck are making music together, Cooper (The Boy Who Wouldn't Go to Bed) invites youngsters into their cozy pumpkin-shaped home. There's a rhythm to their lives: each has his own instrument to play and his own duties when it comes to cooking their famous pumpkin soup ("the best you ever tasted"). But one day, Duck decides to be the stirrer instead of the salt pourer, and an all-out battle ensues. Here the warm golden glow that has permeated their dwelling turns an angry orange-red with paws, wings and "@#$!"s flying. After Duck waddles off in a huff, the remaining pair heads out to hunt for himAto no avail. In a charming time-lapse sequence, vignettes of Cat and Squirrel moping on the steps of their house form an arc along the side of a spread ("So they waited.../ All that long afternoon..."). Mimicking grade-schoolers everywhere, Cat and Squirrel next decide to carry on with the cooking, adopting a we'll-show-him attitude. Of course the soup is too salty and the repentant pals begin to imagine scary scenarios of where Duck might be. But Duck does return, to a warm welcomeAuntil he suggests a turn on Cat's bagpipes. Thanks to Cooper's uncanny ability to capture the dynamics of friendship, children will be able to laugh at this trio (and themselves) and recognize that true friendship can weather most any storm. Ages 4-8.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 2 Cooper serves up a well-rounded tale told with storyteller's cadences. Pudgy housemates Squirrel, Cat, and Duck team up for activities including quilt making and music concerts, until Duck wants to be Head Cook and stir the soup. The trio spats and Duck waddles off in a huff. As the remaining pair search pumpkin patch and dark forest for their pal, they rethink their position. Coziness returns when they find Duck back home and learn to share at least cooking roles. Readers will linger over each page, savoring the delicious illustrations. Rich autumn colors and enchanting details on large spreads and spot illustrations embellish characterizations and setting. Energetic language with fresh images keeps the story bouncing along. Some may be troubled by the lack of closure on Duck's whereabouts during his absence, but the final comic page makes for a satisfying ending. The grand finale, of course, is a recipe for pumpkin soup. Gay Lynn Van Vleck, Henrico County Library, Glen Allen, VA
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

  • Audio CD
  • Publisher: Corgi; New edition edition (October 15, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0552556734
  • ISBN-13: 978-0552556736
  • Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 0.1 x 10.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,458,908 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
There is something so warm, satisfying and homey about this book. The three animals live happily together in their warm and cozy house eating their regular supper of pumpkin soup. Each member of this little family has his own role in the soup making process; however, happiness cannot last forever and one morning the duck decides he wants to trade parts! HE wants to be the one stirring the soup... This wish causes chaos in the little house and the duck decides to leave....
I am sure you can guess the ending, but nevertheless this is a rich, beautiful and lovable story which has several surprises along the way.
The paintings are beautiful and colorful (I especially love the pumpkin garden) and my son always ends the reading with his wish "please make me a pumpkin soup"...
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Absolutely, utterly, charming! September 29, 2005
By AnnFes
Format:Paperback
As a children's librarian I often read this book aloud to "my kids" and it was a hit every single time. It's all about cooperation and learning to accept your friends despite all their faults and foibles. I heartily recommend it for one of those chilly fall days--serve soup and crackers as a snack.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Grandmum does it again October 14, 2005
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Grandmum was a children's librarian and always finds the great books for my daughter.

This is a sweet little book that has become my daughters favorite(she is 4). She found it funny that a cat, a squirrel and a duck would live together, play music, and make soup.

Each has a part to their events as each plays a certain instrument, and each has a certain part to the making of the soup.

Chaos happens when the duck decides he wants to try something different.

It of course has a happy ending.

The art is very good as my daughter likes looking at it.

A good book for bed time reading!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Perfect in everyway, bound to be a classic.
The story and the illustrations are so enchanting. We love it. My 4 year old just loves the story and the pictures. I would read it over and over (and we have). Read more
Published 5 months ago by M. Collins
Soupy Story
As a third grade teacher, I thought the story was as thin as the soup. It is extremely predictable with no real hook for readers. Read more
Published 6 months ago by 3rdGradeTeacher
Great book!
I love this book and so does my child - we started reading it when she was 3 and she's almost 5 now. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Colbert Fan
Pumpkin Soup
LOVE this BOOK! I volunteer in a Kindergarten Class and read stories for one hour a week. I am so happy to have found this book! Read more
Published 19 months ago by Judith A. Behr
nice illustrations
The illustrations are large and bright. The story line is easy for my 2.5 year old to follow and sit through.
Published on January 19, 2010 by Mountain mama
Great book!
My daughter is 2 and loves this book. The pictures and story are very cute - I would definitely recommend to others.
Published on October 30, 2009 by Southerngirl
Too Many Cooks Spoil the Broth, Or We Can All Learn From Each Other!
This is a very sweet story about a group of friends who live together happily and cooperate very well together until one of them becomes dissatisfied with "the rules" or habits... Read more
Published on November 16, 2008 by Lynn Ellingwood
Great Book for my Preschool Class
This book does have quiet a few words, and at first that made me think it may not keep the interest of my preschool class. But I was wrong. They absolutely love this book. Read more
Published on October 6, 2008 by M. Parker
Warm, FUNNY, great illustrations - family favorite
I did not know the extent to which my daughter would come to love this book when I purchased it. Had I known, I would have found a hardcover edition. Read more
Published on June 24, 2008 by H. Sapiens
Makes me want to make soup!
I like how the characters finally work together to create harmony. It's a great, simple lesson. The illustrations are very nice and I love the feel of the book. Read more
Published on January 5, 2008 by Heidi Delatorre
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