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Picture Book · Ages 4–9 · 1998 · Est. 10 min read-aloud
Pumpkin Fiesta
Written by Caryn Yacowitz · Illustrated by Joe Cepeda
Can Foolish Fernando outsmart Old Juana to win the pumpkin crown without hard work?
3.6/5 Goodreads · 64 ratings
32 pages· 1,178 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Old Juana is the reigning pumpkin queen, known for her dedication and bountiful harvests. Foolish Fernando, eager for glory but lacking her work ethic, decides to mimic her every move. As the fiesta approaches, will his lazy imitation be enough to claim the coveted pumpkin crown, or will he learn a valuable lesson about the true cost of success? This humorous fable, complete with vibrant illustrations and a pumpkin soup recipe, explores the timeless theme of hard work versus shortcuts.
From the publisher
Old Juana grows the best pumpkins. So how can Foolish Fernando win the pumpkin crown at the fiesta? Easy: He’ll just copy Old Juana. Exactly.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 1,178
- Reading age
- 4–9
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD560L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.4
- F&P level
- ~N
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 86110
Publication
- Published
- August 30, 1998
- First published
- January 1, 1998
- Publisher
- Harpercollins Childrens Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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