FICTION

Pumpkin Day!

by Candice RANSOM
Pumpkin Day! illus. by Erika Meza. 32p. (Step into Reading). ebook available. Random. 2015. pap. $3.99. ISBN 9780553513417.
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PreS-Gr 1—Follow the rhyming journey of a small family preparing for Halloween in this delightful title. To their delight, a brother and sister are brought to a pumpkin patch by their parents. The children happily observe nature and enjoy running through the patch and playing on the farm, eventually choosing pumpkins that are just the right size. Together, the family happily make jack-o'-lanterns with whimsical expressions in preparation for the eager trick-or-treaters. A palette of dark reds, oranges, and browns appropriately reflects the autumn theme, and Ransom adeptly balances images with simple text. The rhyming pattern throughout also makes this a nice choice for a read-aloud, particularly in October.
VERDICT A fine addition to a school or public library, and a good choice for beginning readers.
Reviewed by Maria Alegre, The Dalton School, New York City
This sweet story follows an African American family as they go to the pumpkin patch to find pumpkins for carving jack-o'-lanterns: "Take a spoon. / Scoop out goo. / Make a face--yikes! / Looks like you!" A short and simple rhyming text pairs with warm illustrations in an autumnal palette to make this a fine seasonal pick for very new readers.
 , Sep 01, 2015

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