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The Ugly Pumpkin

by Dave Horowitz

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Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

No one wants to take home the Ugly Pumpkin. Sure, he doesnat look like any of the other pumpkins, but why does everyone have to tease him so much? The poor, lonely pumpkin goes in search of a place where heall fit inaand finally discovers the truth about who he is and where he belongs.

Review:

"Pumpkin pickers pooh-pooh the orange, barbell-shaped 'ugly pumpkin' in October. Fortunately, November brings the lonesome veggie some new friends and an epiphany ('O my gosh/ I'm a squash'). Horowitz's (Soon, Baboon, Soon) mixed-media illustrations of the gawky hero — who stands on Mr. Peanut legs, in elfin booties — are a trifle awkward, but expressive hand-lettered pages convey strong emotions. This seasonal entry ends with an unexpected 'Happy Thanksgiving!' Ages 4-up." Publishers Weekly (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.)

Synopsis:

Putting a wacky twist on Hans Christian Andersen's "The Ugly Duckling," Horowitz tells this story of an ugly pumpkin that doesn't fit in. He leaves the pumpkin patch, and by the time Thanksgiving rolls around, he discovers the truth about who he is. Full color.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780399242670
Author:
Horowitz, Dave
Publisher:
G. P. Putnam's Sons
Subject:
General
Subject:
Children's 4-8 - Picturebooks
Subject:
Holidays & Festivals - Halloween
Subject:
Holidays & Festivals - Thanksgiving
Subject:
Stories in rhyme
Subject:
Fairy Tales & Folklore - Humorous Retelling
Subject:
Identity
Subject:
Holidays & Celebrations - Halloween
Subject:
Holidays & Celebrations - Thanksgiving
Publication Date:
August 2005
Binding:
Hardcover
Grade Level:
Children/juvenile
Language:
English
Illustrations:
, Y
Pages:
40
Dimensions:
10.40x8.40x.36 in. .75 lbs.
Children's Book Type:
Picture / Wordless
Age Level:
04-08

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