Too Many Pumpkins

By Linda White, Megan Lloyd (Illustrator)

A woman faces a sea of unwanted pumpkins. What will she do?

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32 pages· 1,231 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Rebecca Estelle despises pumpkins, a reminder of her impoverished childhood. When a truck accident leaves her yard overflowing with them, she must confront her past and find a way to turn this unwanted bounty into something positive. Can she transform her disdain into a gift for others, or will the pumpkins remain a bitter reminder? Discover how one woman's resourcefulness and generosity can change a community, even when faced with a garden full of her least favorite squash. A tale of unexpected abundance and the power of giving.

From the publisher

Rebecca Estelle, an old woman who has hated pumpkins ever since she was a girl and her family had nothing else to eat, finds herself with a full crop of them.

At a glance

Format
Pages: 32
Words: 1,231
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: 600L

Themes & topics

Books about fall Books about friendship Books about Halloween Books about pumpkins Books about gardening

What readers & critics say

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“I enjoyed reading this relatable story. Have you ever eaten something so often that you got sick of it and never wanted to eat it again? How do you feel in the fall when all of the items in the grocery store start having pumpkin flavoring in them? Do you like when this happens or not? Some fun questions to think about as you read this story.”

Mom of Boys

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