Pumpkin Soup

By the Kate Greenaway Medalist

Deep in the woods in an old white cabin, three friends make their pumpkin soup the same way every day. The Cat slices up the pumpkin, the Squirrel stirs in the water, and the Duck tips in just enough salt. But one day the Duck wants to stir instead, and then there is a horrible squabble, and he leaves the cabin in a huff. It isn't long before the Cat and the Squirrel start to worry about him and begin a search for their friend. Rendered in pictures richly evoking autumn, Helen Cooper's delightful story will resonate for an child who has known the difficulties that come with friendship. Included at the end is a recipe for delicious pumpkin soup.

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Posted: Nov-17-2008

Too Many Cooks Spoil the Broth, Or We Can All Learn From Each Other!

This is a very sweet story about a group of friends who live together happily and cooperate very well together until one of them becomes dissatisfied with "the rules" or habits that become a ritual part of their lives. Duck wants to stir the soup! What to do! A good story on how people grow up...

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Posted: Oct-06-2008

Great Book for my Preschool Class

This book does have quiet a few words, and at first that made me think it may not keep the interest of my preschool class. But I was wrong. They absolutely love this book. It is a great book that demonstrates friendship and teamwork. Do not hesitate to buy. It is well worth it. It has a great...

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Posted: Jun-24-2008

Warm, FUNNY, great illustrations - family favorite

I did not know the extent to which my daughter would come to love this book when I purchased it. Had I known, I would have found a hardcover edition. Let me just say, this is the first book that my almost 4 year old memorized (word for word). This is the first book that my 9 year old will go to...

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Posted: Jan-05-2008

Makes me want to make soup!

I like how the characters finally work together to create harmony. It's a great, simple lesson. The illustrations are very nice and I love the feel of the book. Great choice for the 4-8 set!

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Posted: Nov-19-2007

Fun story for the season

I read this book to my elementary and special education students last week and I included some music from Ireland which included bagpipes and violin. I also added a country banjo song, too.It was great fun! It's a wonderful story for all!

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Posted: Nov-18-2007

A great theme but too much for my students

This book has a wonderful theme of what to do when change occurs. It shows how friendship can sustain mishaps. It had too many words for my students in preschool special class, and the illustrations were busy as well. My own elementary age kids loved it though!

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Posted: Oct-26-2007

What an enchanting story...

Today my multi-age preschool class (3 yrs-5 yrs) sat silently and wide eyed as I read "Pumpkin Soup". The three characters and their relationship to one another were so clearly defined in the first few sentences that the children were mesmerized. The illustrations are soft but detailed. This was...

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Posted: Jun-25-2007

This book is great reading for all seasons!

The illustrations in this book are so beautiful and compelling, that I bought it before I even had children. I used it in my Halloween decorations. Now I enjoy reading it to my 3 year old. I had no idea he would be so drawn to this story, that he asks me to read it almost every night. He...

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Posted: Feb-13-2007

Friends and food!

This book is one of my 4 year old's favorites. We checked it out of the library and just had to own it. She is a September birthday, and loves pumpkins. It was just a fit. The illustrations in all of her books are top notch and her stories pull children into them. There is always a nice message...

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Posted: Oct-15-2005

Grandmum does it again

Grandmum was a children's librarian and always finds the great books for my daughter.This is a sweet little book that has become my daughters favorite(she is 4). She found it funny that a cat, a squirrel and a duck would live together, play music, and make soup.Each has a part to their events...

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