Five Little Pumpkins (Hardcover)

by Iris Van Rynbach (Author), Iris Van Rynbach (Illustrator)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal
PreSchool-Grade 1-A picture-book version of an old finger rhyme, illustrated in watercolor and ink with one line of verse appearing on each of 10 double-page spreads. The scene is Halloween night in the country, as two smiling witches, a clown, a ghost, and a devil go trick-or-treating with a black cat to three spookily decorated Victorian houses. The children are accompanied by five jack-o-lanterns that roll along with them until it's time to go home-"and the five little pumpkins/rolled out of sight." This popular rhyme can be found in many anthologies, so the book is not an essential purchase. But for an atmospheric and nonthreatening Halloween experience, and for libraries that never have enough books for this popular holiday, it is a cheerful addition.
Carolyn Jenks, First Parish Unitarian Church, Portland, ME
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist
Ages 2^-5.On Halloween night, five little jack-o'lanterns come alive and join the trick-or-treaters. This delightfully illustrated version of the well-known rhyming finger play is complemented by watercolor pictures that evoke the autumn season, as well as the spookiness and sheer excitement of the evening's festivities. Although the book lacks the instructions for using the rhyme as a finger play, the appealing combination will add a seasonal touch to October story times April Judge

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Hardcover: 24 pages
• Publisher: Boyds Mills Press; 1st edition (September 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1563974525
• ISBN-13: 978-1563974526
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #548,046 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ooooo-oooo Went the Wind and Out Went the Light!, February 26, 2002

By	Terrie (Little Chute, WI USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

You remember the little song from grade school about the five little pumpkins! This absolutely charming book uses the lyrics of that Halloween song and combines them with full double page illustrations in bright water-colors. The fun and excitement of trick or treat night is captured so well in this book. Join the neighborhood witches, devils, ghosts and a cute black cat on a visit to the skeleton's haunted house! The five little jack-o-lanterns roll along for some good high-spirited fun with nothing scary that might trouble little ones. Make some great memories when you share this book with children. Happy Halloween!

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Halloween Fun, October 23, 2005

By	Tinkster "Bell" (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews

I love this book. I read it to my preschoolers all month before Halloween and they never tire of it. The illustrations are just beautiful and very enjoyable for the children. The finger play rhyme in the book is very familiar to most of the children and they like to read along. They also enjoy voting for their favorite of the 5 little pumpkins. Very well done.

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful illustrations, August 25, 2008

By	Laurie B. May "maybelaurie" (CT) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Five Little Pumpkins (Paperback)

I had the pleasure of taking a class with this talented writer/illustrator and just love this clever version of this Halloween classic. Her pictures are always so bright and colorful and geared to the child's eye. My grandchildren love this book no matter how many times I read it to them.