About this product Product Information Growing up on Mimi and Papa's farm, Peter knows a lot about caring for pumpkins. One summer Peter finds a lonely pumpkin all by itself in the field, and with his tender care, the pumpkin flourishes. By autumn, it's the very best pumpkin of all, and Peter wants to keep it for himself. But when a young girl shows up at the farm in quest of a perfect pumpkin, will Peter pass on his prized pumpkin and gain a friend? From the bestselling creators of Reindeer Christmas and A Snowman Named Just Bob , this enchanting story is filled with the magic of autumn and friendship. Product Identifiers Publisher Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books ISBN-10 1416982884 ISBN-13 9781416982883 eBay Product ID (ePID) 71224436 Product Key Features Publication Year 2010 Topic Lifestyles / Farm & Ranch Life, Nature & The Natural World / General (See Also Headings under Animals), General, Holidays & Celebrations / Halloween, Social Themes / Friendship Book Title Very Best Pumpkin Language English Genre Juvenile Fiction Author Mark Kimball Moulton Format Picture Book Dimensions Item Length 10in Item Height 0.5in Item Weight 15.2 Oz Item Width 10in Additional Product Features LCCN 2008-046639 Intended Audience Juvenile Audience Dewey Decimal [E] Grade to Third Grade Lc Classification Number Pz7.M8613ver 2010 Illustrated by Good, Karen Hillard Copyright Date 2010 Dewey Edition 22 Reviews "The illustrations, rendered in watercolors mottled by instant coffee and bleach, are full of life and happy moments. The iconic symbols of the season-falling leaves, sprightly acorns, ripe apples-help provide an idyllic autumnal setting for the appealing friendship story. Readers will learn a lot about growing pumpkins along the way." - BOOKLIST, "Moulton and Good team up for a tender autumn story, written in well-turned prose...The gentle story is complemented by glowing, folksy illustrations rendered in watercolors and artfully enhanced with instant coffee and bleach. The simply drawn, wide-eyed characters; country setting; and warm palette echo Joan Walsh Anglund's and Mary Englebreit's cozy worlds. A final page, "Peter's Guide to Growing Your Own Very Best Pumpkin," is a welcome extension for at-home gardeners. -School Library Journal, "Laura Day has gifted the world with a wondrous book that delivers on its promise: to show you, step-by-step, how to tap into your innate intuition and healing abilities. What can be perceived as magical, Laura unveils and makes practical. A truly life-changing book."-- Arielle Ford, author ofThe Soulmate Secret, "Laura Day teaches you how to awaken your inner genius so you can have a deeper more fulfilling experience of life." -- Deepak Chopra, author ofReinventing the Body, Resurrecting the Soul eBook Format Content Package Grade from Preschool Illustrated Yes Number of Pages 32 Pages Show More Show Less