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Franklin's Pumpkin by Sharon Jennings
fall
picture-books
childrens
halloween
How to Help a Pumpkin Grow
Ashley Wolff - 2021
What does it take to help a pumpkin grow? Find out in this warm, rhyming tale of gardening and unexpected friendship.Dog is planting a garden, doing all he can to help his pumpkins grow: protecting them from snow, weeding and watering their patch, and keeping them safe from barnyard creatures who might eat the sprouts! But are Crow, Rabbit, Duck, and Goat really out to destroy the garden? Or are they be new friends hoping to pitch in and help the pumpkins thrive?
Clifford's First Autumn
Norman Bridwell - 1997
The perfect companion book to "Clifford's Halloween" and "Clifford's First Halloween". Full color.
It's Pumpkin Time!
Zoe Hall - 1994
A brother and sister get ready for Halloween early -- by planting their own pumpkin patch! Readers will discover the simple joys of gardening and enjoy watching the exciting transformation from pumpkin seed to jack-o'-lantern.
Porcupine's Pie
Laura Renauld - 2018
When Porcupine discovers that she, too, is missing a key ingredient, the friends all work together to create a new Fall Feast tradition. Porcupine's Pie will inspire children ages 4-8 to act generously. A recipe for "friendship pie" can be found at the end of the book.
Winter Is Coming
Tony Johnston - 2014
LaMarche quietly and sensitively portrays a child who’s comfortable spending hours alone, working on her own projects and observing—a young naturalist.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) Witness the changing of a season through a watchful child’s eyes in this story of nature and discovery from award-winning author Tony Johnston and New York Times Best Illustrated artist Jim La Marche.Day after day, a girl goes to her favorite place in the woods and quietly watches from her tree house as the chipmunks, the doe, the rabbits prepare for the winter. As the temperature drops, sunset comes earlier and a new season begins. Silently she observes the world around her as it reveals its secrets. It takes time and patience to see the changes as, slowly but surely, winter comes.
I Spy a Pumpkin
Jean Marzollo - 2006
With rhythm, rhyme, and picture clues, this book is written to support the newest reader.
Thanks for Thanksgiving
Julie Markes - 2004
But what is most important is being able to share them with family!Julie Markes reminds kids and adults alike about the little details that make each day enjoyable, while Doris Barrette's beautiful and striking illustrations bring her thoughtful words to life.
Room on the Broom
Julia Donaldson - 2001
The witch and her cat are happily flying through the sky on a broomstick when the wind picks up and blows away the witch's hat, then her bow, and then her wand! Luckily, three helpful animals find the missing items, and all they want in return is a ride on the broom. But is there room on the broom for so many friends? And when disaster strikes, will they be able to save the witch from a hungry dragon?
Gingerbread Friends
Jan Brett - 2008
But she just stares and doesn?t say a word, like all the other sweet treats he tries to meet.Discouraged, the Gingerbread Baby runs home, chased by a long line of hungry creatures, where Mattie has a fantastic surprise for him?gingerbread friends that fill a giant fold-out page.Irresistible images inside the confectionery and outside in the snowy Swiss countryside will delight Jan Brett fans.
Goodbye Autumn, Hello Winter
Kenard Pak - 2017
In a series of conversations with everything from the setting sun to curious deer, they say goodbye to autumn and welcome the glorious first snow of winter.
The Berenstain Bears: Thanksgiving All Around
Mike Berenstain - 2014
A lift-the-flap format invites children to discover fall foliage, red apples, round pumpkins, and of course, a fine turkey alongside the beloved Bear family. In this exciting addition to the classic New York Times bestselling Berenstain property, Thanksgiving really is all around!
Turkey Trouble
Wendi Silvano - 2009
Bad trouble. The kind of trouble where it’s almost Thanksgiving…and you’re the main course. But Turkey has an idea—what if he doesn’t look like a turkey? What if he looks like another animal instead?After many hilarious attempts, Turkey comes up with the perfect disguise to make this Thanksgiving the best ever!Wendi Silvano’s comical story is perfectly matched by Lee Harper’s watercolors.
In the Middle of Fall
Kevin Henkes - 2017
In the middle of fall, the sky is nearly gray, the leaves have already turned, and all it takes is one gust of wind to turn the world yellow and red and orange.
Pete the Cat: Trick or Pete
Kimberly Dean - 2017
In this lift-the-flaps book, join Pete the Cat from New York Times bestseller James Dean as he goes trick-or-treating.Pumpkins, candy, and costumes! With flaps that reveal fun Halloween surprises, this Pete the Cat holiday story is sure to be a sweet treat for your little trick-or-treaters.Follow Pete as he goes trick-or-treating from house to house and discover what is waiting behind each door.Life the flaps to reveal fun spooky surprises—this book is spooktacular!
Fall Mixed Up
Bob Raczka - 2011
Geese hibernate. Squirrels fly south in big figure eights." Fall is all mixed up in this silly book from Bob Raczka! Can you find his mistakes in the words and pictures?Fall Mixed Up is a collection of mixed-up fall images from the imagination of Bob Raczka taken to their visual extremes in the intricate mixed-media illustrations of Chad Cameron.