If you are looking for a heartwarming, charming, and humorous story that both you and your child will love, look no further than Sophie’s Squash by Pat Zietlow Miller and Anne Wilsdorf. When Sophie’s parents pick out a squash at the market, they see dinner—but Sophie sees something quite different: She sees a friend. But how do you stay friends with something that will inevitably…rot? Prepare to have your heart warmed by the delightful prose, whimsical illustrations, charming characters, seamless dialogue, and unexpected twists. An Ezra Jack Keats New Writer Honor book. 40 pages, softcover.
Sophie's Squash by Pat Zietlow Miller
SKU
006520
ISBN
9780593181690
Grade PK-2
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Product Overview
- When Sophie’s parents pick out a squash, they see dinner—but Sophie sees a friend!
- Delightful prose, whimsical illustrations, endearing characters, and a heartwarming twist makes this a title that adults and kids alike will enjoy
- An Ezra Jack Keats Honor book
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Publisher's Description of Sophie's Squash by Pat Zietlow Miller
On a trip to the farmers’ market with her parents, Sophie chooses a squash, but instead of letting her mom cook it, she names it Bernice. From then on, Sophie brings Bernice everywhere, despite her parents’ gentle warnings that Bernice will begin to rot. As winter nears, Sophie does start to notice changes…. What’s a girl to do when the squash she loves is in trouble?
The recipient of four starred reviews, an Ezra Jack Keats New Writer Honor, and a Charlotte Zolotow Honor, Sophie’s Squash will be a fresh addition to any collection of autumn books.
The recipient of four starred reviews, an Ezra Jack Keats New Writer Honor, and a Charlotte Zolotow Honor, Sophie’s Squash will be a fresh addition to any collection of autumn books.
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| Product Format: | Paperback Book |
|---|---|
| Grades: | PK-2 |
| Brand: | Dragonfly |
| Author: | Pat Zietlow Miller |
| ISBN: | 9780593181690 |
| Length in Inches: | 10 |
| Width in Inches: | 8 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.125 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.35 |
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