The Roll-Away Pumpkin: A Wonderful & Whimsical Book for Kids! Perfect for the Fall or Autumn Season Halloween & Thanksgiving!

A wonderful & whimsical autumn tale!Marla Littles pumpkin is rolling away! Can she catch it before its gone forever? Readers both young and young at heart will delight in this lovely whimsical tale. -BookBubMulti-award-winning author and illustrator team delight young readers with a rollicking sequencing story.When a large pumpkin gets away from its young owner Marla an amusing and lighthearted pursuit ensues. As it rolls down country roads through a farms haystacks past a milkman and his cart over a stone bridge through a citys bistro and past a butcher shop readers will enjoy as each subsequent person joins in the young girls chase after the runaway rollaway pumpkin making for a silly procession that gets even sillier when the group encounters a marching parade. A pleasing ending has the ever-growing group enjoying a cauldron of pumpkin soup.With stunning illustrations in beautiful muted earthy tones many small details make each spread a delight in poring over-a dog with little sausages in its mouth street signs that point this way and that way a tiny windmill in the distance leaves fluttering down on the country road fresh baguettes stacked up in the bakers wagon. A wonderfully lilting text is beautifully typeset in a fun and whimsical way curving along the streets and alleys. A repeated refrain throughout the story adds a fun opportunity for young readers to chant along.A short and simple story The Roll-Away Pumpkin is a perfect read-aloud for families and educators of young children while its highlighted keywords repetitive language and predictive nature make it ideal for beginner readers.Praise for The Roll-Away Pumpkin: This book combines patterns with some classic onomatopoeia to create a very silly story that your kids are sure to enjoy. And its perfect for the whole season! While a lot of fall books stick strictly to Halloween this includes the sights and sounds of fall itself - which we love best of all. -Book Nook NYCBeing a seasonal book it is safe to say this wont likely get worn out and may even become a seasonal tradition - likely in my house to say the least! A winner for sure! -ErmaReadsIt makes a wonderful bedtime story one thats perfect for these chilly autumn nights. -A Southern Girls Bookshelf