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The Ugly Pumpkin

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Publisher Comments:

No one wants to take home the Ugly Pumpkin. Sure, he doesn't 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 he'll fit in - and 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.
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"Inventive, amusing, and surprising. . . . The bright colors, bouncy rhymes, and engaging pumpkin combine to make this a charming book." - School Library Journal
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780399242670
Author:
Horowitz, Dave
Publisher:
Putnam Juvenile
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:
20050818
Binding:
Hardback
Grade Level:
from P up to 2
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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Product details 40 pages Putnam Publishing Group - English 9780399242670 Reviews:
"Publishers Weekly Review" by , "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" by , 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.
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