The Roll-Away Pumpkin
"Marla Little's pumpkin is rolling away Can she catch it before it's gone forever? Readers both young and young at heart will delight in this lovely, whimsical tale." -BookBub
On a windy autumn day, Marla Little comes running down the hill, yelling, "Help My giant pumpkin is rolling away Onward it goes, rolling and turning, with no sign of stopping Diddle-dee-doo Oh, what shall I do?"
A little girl chases her giant pumpkin all over town with some help along the way. Featuring a cast of delightful characters and beautifully illustrated with memorable scenes, you'll love reciting "Diddle-dee-doo Oh, what shall I do?" together with your little pumpkin.
It's perfect for teaching sequencing to preschool and kindergarten children, and it's a fun way to introduce your little one to nostalgic characters such as the farmer, the baker, the milkman, and so on. Older preschoolers or kindergarteners may enjoy retelling the story. Try asking your little one who's running after the pumpkin and to guess what will happen next
There's more: This adorable little story is a celebration of pumpkins and all vegetables during the fall harvest season. With the townsfolk dressing up as vegetables, this picture book will get kids excited about Halloween
The book is exquisitely illustrated by award-winning Italian illustrator Daniela Volpari. Every page is a beautiful work of art, making this one of those picture books whose images will linger long after you've turned the page.
Get your copy of this book now and inspire your kids to share and to help others.
This book would make the ideal gift for your child to get ready for the fall or autumn season, Halloween, and Thanksgiving-all perfect opportunities to introduce your little one to the wonderful world of pumpkins.
The Roll-Away Pumpkin is:
- recommended for toddlers and preschoolers aged 2 to 5 years.
- a delightful and whimsical children's picture book for early and beginner readers.
- written with repeating sentence structures to capture young listeners' attention and give early readers confidence.
- beautifully illustrated with exquisite autumn hues, brimming with expression and humor that small children will love.
- a charming little story that teaches the joy of helping one another and sharing.
- entertaining-the book is full of funny situations that are sure to elicit plenty of giggles.
- perfect for teaching sequencing to preschool and kindergarten children at home or in the classroom.