Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Pumpkin Pumpkin


Author: Jeanne Titherington

Title: Pumpkin Pumpkin

Illustrator: Jeanne Titherington

Genre: Picture Book

Subgenre: Realistic Fiction

Theme: Life-cycle of a pumpkin.

Primary and Secondary Characters: Jamie (boy)

Awards: None Found

Publishing Company: Harper Collins Publishers

Date of Publication: 1990

Brief Summary and How to Use With Students:
                This story describes the life cycle of a pumpkin. It is a great read for kindergarten or fist graders and is an AR book as well. While reading this story teacher can explain the life cycle of a pumpkin as well as the life cycle of other organisms as well. The book would be great to read around Halloween or before a class trip to a pumpkin patch.