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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1984 · Est. 8 min read-aloud
The Biggest Pumpkin Ever
By Steven Kroll, Jeni Bassett (Illustrator)
Part of the Mouseville series
Two mice must unite to grow the biggest pumpkin for different goals.
32 pages· 1,016 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Desmond, a field mouse, and Clayton, a house mouse, unknowingly nurture the same pumpkin, each with a unique dream. Desmond wants a grand jack-o'-lantern, while Clayton aims for contest glory. When they discover their shared ambition, can they collaborate to achieve the impossible and grow the biggest pumpkin ever? Their journey is filled with unexpected challenges and a lesson in teamwork. Will their combined efforts lead to success, or will their differing desires tear them apart? Dive into this delightful tale of cooperation and ambition.
From the publisher
Two mice, a village mouse and a field mouse, unwittingly care for the same pumpkin and have different plans for it until they finally meet.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 1,016
- Reading age
- 4–7
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD570L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
4.8
out of 7
5.0
“Instead of being upset with each other, or putting their own needs first, I liked that they continued to help each other grow the biggest pumpkin and were kind.”
The Notorious RAD
Trusted reviewer
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.5
- F&P level
- ~O
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 11160
Publication
- Published
- January 1, 1984
- First published
- September 1, 1984
- Publisher
- Turtleback Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780812443950
- OCLC
- 59153661
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