Erica SilvermanBig Pumpkin

Such a fun book with cute pictures. There’s a song that you can find on YouTube so your kid can read along with the book. My 4 year old loved it

What a great story time read! With all the snazzy new Halloween books out there, sometimes it's easy to forget about those tried and true storytelling classics. Big Pumpkin tells a familiar story that's been done in different forms throughout children's literature. Seldom has it been done in such a fun format. This book is perfect for preschool and early elementary school story times. A spirited read will have your audience tugging and pulling along with you as the witch, mummy, vampire and bat try to get that pumpkin out of the ground! It's a bit long for the younger preschoolers, but the text flows so well and the rhythms are so spot on, that it will even work for them if the reader is willing to put in a little practice.The illustrations are great for group sharing, without being too scary. All of these scary creatures get to show their softer side as they end up at witch's house eating pumpkin pie. I am so glad this book is still easily available in hardcover. I think this is the third copy I've purchased and look forward to telling this one every year. If you haven't used Big Pumpkin in your story time, you are missing a great opportunity for Halloween fun!

Got this book for my toddler after her teacher read this to her in class during Halloween time. This turned out to be one of my toddler’s most favorite books and would ask me to read it throughout the year even though Halloween was over.I thought it was a bit scary for her at first because the colors of the book were a bit dark, but she had no problem with it and very engaged with the storyline.

I had the privilege of teaching 5 and 6 year old children. Read-a-louds were an important part of our routine, and this book was one of our seasonal stories/books. I placed several copies in my classroom library. I even had a lesson plan based on it.This is/was my favorite Halloween book. It is a familiar theme in children’s literature, but I have to say this is the best version. It presents the opportunity to discuss the value of team work. The characters are funny. The illustrations are perfection. The dialogue among the characters is engaging and welcomes participation. I used voices and actions/motions to move the story along.“Big Pumpkin” was one of those books that always got the response, “Again! Read it again!”

Classic book that my students and grandchildren love!

I absolutely love this book. I had a copy as a child, but lost it somewhere along the way. I'm so glad I could get a replacement! The artwork is fantastic and it's a fun story for all ages.

Bought for an October read aloud text for my class. Arrived quickly and in good condition. Good text to use.

Came in perfect condition! Read this every year with my class and own children. Having an extra is a bonus!