Pick a Pumpkin by Patricia Toht (English) Paperback Book

Description: Pick a Pumpkin by Patricia Toht, Jarvis The creators of Pick a Pine Tree are back with a joyful, energetic celebration of a Halloween tradition.Pick a pumpkin from the patch. Tall and lean or short and fat. Vivid orange, ghostly white, or speckled green, might be just right.Pairing a wonderfully rhythmic read-aloud text with expressive retro illustrations, author Patricia Toht and illustrator Jarvis capture all the excitement and familial feeling of a favorite holiday tradition. Readers will be happy to follow along with each step, from picking out the perfect specimen at the pumpkin patch (be sure to stop for cider and toffee apples) to carting it home, scooping out the insides, carving a scary face, and finally lighting a candle inside — savoring the familiar ritual of transforming an ordinary pumpkin into a one-of-a-kind glowing jack-o-lantern. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Patricia Toht is the author of Pick a Pine Tree and many other childrens books. She once owned a childrens bookshop called Never Never Land before turning a love of books into a love of writing. Patricia Toht lives in Atascadero, CA.Jarvis is the illustrator of Pick a Pine Tree. He is also an animator who has worked as both a record jacket designer and an animation director. The author-illustrator of Alans Big, Scary Teeth; Mrs. Mole, Im Home!; and Tropical Jerry, Jarvis lives in Manchester, England. Review The nearly flawless rhythm of the text is a pleasure to read and will likely become a favorite...Enchanting.—Kirkus ReviewsThis upbeat picture book traces the process of turning pumpkins into Halloween jack-o-lanterns...A dramatic penultimate double-page spread reveals a glowing, grinning jack-o-lantern in all its glory; a final spread shows the kids dressed in their costumes, heading out into a festively decorated neighborhood for trick-or-treat. "Happy Halloween, everyone!"—The Horn Book Review Quote The nearly flawless rhythm of the text is a pleasure to read and will likely become a favorite...Enchanting. --Kirkus Reviews This upbeat picture book traces the process of turning pumpkins into Halloween jack-o-lanterns...A dramatic penultimate double-page spread reveals a glowing, grinning jack-o-lantern in all its glory; a final spread shows the kids dressed in their costumes, heading out into a festively decorated neighborhood for trick-or-treat. "Happy Halloween, everyone!" --The Horn Book Details ISBN1536223573 Author Jarvis Pages 40 Audience Age 3-7 Language English Year 2022 Illustrator Jarvis ISBN-10 1536223573 ISBN-13 9781536223576 Publication Date 2022-07-12 DEWEY 813.6 Publisher Candlewick Press,U.S. Format Paperback Imprint Candlewick Press,U.S. Place of Publication Massachusetts Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2022-07-12 NZ Release Date 2022-07-12 US Release Date 2022-07-12 UK Release Date 2022-07-12 Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:135566276;

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