The Ugly Pumpkin by Dave Horowitz (English) Board Book Book

Description: The Ugly Pumpkin by Dave Horowitz "In time for Thanksgiving, a wacky twist on The Ugly Duckling. The Ugly Pumpkin has waited all through October for someone to take him home, but no one wants him. He doesnt look like other pumpkins. So the lonely Ugly Pumpkin leaves the patch ..."-- FORMAT Board Book LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Perfect for the changing seasons, this wacky twist on The Ugly Duckling is a great read for Halloween and Thanksgiving.The Ugly Pumpkin has waited all through October for someone to take him home, but no one wants him. He doesnt look like other pumpkins. So the lonely Ugly Pumpkin leaves the patch in search of a place where hell fit in. By the time Thanksgiving arrives, he discovers the truth about who he is--but its not what he expected! Author Biography Dave Horowitz has written and illustrated numerous picture books, including Twenty-six Pirates, Twenty-six Princesses, and Five Little Gefiltes. He lives in New Yorks Hudson Valley. Review "Inventive, amusing, and surprising. . . . Riotously colorful illustrations. . . . The bright colors, bouncy rhymes, and engaging pumpkin combine to make this a charming book . . . with a happy and surprising ending."--School Library Journal"Pumpkin pickers pooh-pooh the orange, barbell-shaped ugly pumpkin in October. Fortunately, November brings the lonesome veggie some new friends and an epiphany. . . . Expressive hand-lettered pages convey strong emotions."--Publishers Weekly"Plenty of visual flash."--Kirkus Reviews"Simple rhyming text. . . . Children familiar with the story of the Ugly Duckling will recognize the parody here. Horowitz creates the mood with a wide range of expressions."--Childrens Literature Review Quote "Inventive, amusing, and surprising. . . . Riotously colorful illustrations. . . . The bright colors, bouncy rhymes, and engaging pumpkin combine to make this a charming book . . . with a happy and surprising ending."-- School Library Journal "Pumpkin pickers pooh-pooh the orange, barbell-shaped ugly pumpkin in October. Fortunately, November brings the lonesome veggie some new friends and an epiphany. . . . Expressive hand-lettered pages convey strong emotions."-- Publishers Weekly "Plenty of visual flash."-- Kirkus Reviews "Simple rhyming text. . . . Children familiar with the story of the Ugly Duckling will recognize the parody here. Horowitz creates the mood with a wide range of expressions."-- Childrens Literature Details ISBN1524740845 Author Dave Horowitz Short Title UGLY PUMPKIN Pages 32 Publisher Nancy Paulsen Books Language English Illustrator Dave Horowitz ISBN-10 1524740845 ISBN-13 9781524740849 DEWEY E Year 2017 Publication Date 2017-08-15 Imprint Nancy Paulsen Books Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2017-08-15 NZ Release Date 2017-08-15 US Release Date 2017-08-15 UK Release Date 2017-08-15 Audience Age 1-3 Format Board Book Illustrations FULL-COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:141742581;

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