Welcome to Perfect Picture Book Friday, Everyone!
Are you in the mood for a super-cute semi-fall/October themed picture book?
Then you’ve come to the right place! 😊
Title: A Bold Pumpkin Plan
Written & Illustrated By: Katy Hudson
ISBN#: 978-1684469031
Publisher: Capstone Editions, August 1, 2024, fiction
Suitable For Ages: 4-8
Themes/Topics: shyness, friendship, problem solving, teamwork
text and illustration copyright Katy Hudson, 2024, Capstone Editions
Opening:
“Hedgehog was timid.
He was quiet. He spent
most of his time alone.
Every year, Hedgehog built the same house out of boring old sticks
and crunchy brown leaves. This year, Hedgehog wanted
something different. Something brighter. Something bolder.
This year, Hedgehog was making his new house from a pumpkin.”
text and illustration copyright Katy Hudson, 2024, Capstone Editions
Brief Synopsis: [from the publisher] “A plan to build a unique home takes a timid Hedgehog on an incredible journey of self-discovery. From meeting new friends to conquering countless obstacles, Hedgehog tackles his house plan with a newfound confidence.”
text and illustration copyright Katy Hudson, 2024, Capstone Editions
Links To Resources: Hedgehog decides to build a house out of a pumpkin. What kind of fruit or vegetable would YOU like to build a house out of? How would you design it? How would you decorate it? Where would you put it?; recipe for pumpkin muffins
text and illustration copyright Katy Hudson, 2024, Capstone Editions
text and illustration copyright Katy Hudson, 2024, Capstone Editions
Why I Like This Book: If you’ve ever been shy, you know it can be difficult to make friends. This is something poor Hedgehog struggles with. How do you even talk to someone you don’t know? But if there’s one thing Hedgehog does know, it’s that he has big plans to build a house out of a pumpkin. The thing is? It’s a BIG pumpkin. And Hedgehog, who is very small, has to get it through the corn maze, roll it through the forest, march it up and over the Big Hill, get it across the old rickety bridge, and make a final push through Owl Forest. NOT an easy feat. But as he struggles along, one little voice after another speaks up with advice and skills to share, and a willingness to help until at long last, Hedgehogs’ pumpkin is safely where he wants it, AND he has a lot of new friends. Such a sweet story about friendship, problem solving, and working together!
I hope you enjoy it as much as I do 😊
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