The Biggest Pumpkin Ever

Written by Steven Kroll · Illustrated by Jeni Bassett

Part of the Mouseville series

Two mice must unite to grow the biggest pumpkin for different goals.

4.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,833 ratings

32 pages· 1,016 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud· AD570L

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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

Themes & topics

Books about kindness Books about helping others Books about making friends Books about fall Books about mice, hamster, guinea pigs, etc.

What readers & critics say

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“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.”

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