It's a pumpkin spice showdown! Acorn Squash wants her fair share of the seasonal spotlight in this a hilarious "odd couple" picture book with plenty of fall flair.
It’s not easy being best friends with Pumpkin. Each fall, she’s everyone’s favorite gourd. The queen of lattes, the ultimate pie, the STAR of autumn—pumpkin spice is EVERYWHERE!
But now Acorn Squash has #SquashGoals. She’s going to prove she has something to offer too. Voila! It’s Acorn Squash everything!
In this heartwarming and humorous tale of seasonal rivalry, plucky Acorn Squash is determined to step out of Pumpkin's trendy shadow and into the autumnal limelight.
From a harvest festival booth to an unexpected partnership, this story of friendship and self-discovery will teach kids that everyone has something special to offer, and being someone's favorite can be the best feeling of all.
Join the adventure as Squash and Pumpkin unite, proving that together they are the true spice of the season!
"This lively fall story about friendship and collaboration will boost children’s feelings of empathy. . . . The cheery, dynamic illustrations, bursting with bright autumnal colors and personable, googly-eyed characters, are delightful. . . . A charming story to fall into in autumn or any season; it might even tempt kids to try acorn squash."—Kirkus
It's a pumpkin spice showdown! Acorn Squash wants her fair share of the seasonal spotlight in this a hilarious "odd couple" picture book with plenty of fall flair.
It’s not easy being best friends with Pumpkin. Each fall, she’s everyone’s favorite gourd. The queen of lattes, the ultimate pie, the STAR of autumn—pumpkin spice is EVERYWHERE!
But now Acorn Squash has #SquashGoals. She’s going to prove she has something to offer too. Voila! It’s Acorn Squash everything!
In this heartwarming and humorous tale of seasonal rivalry, plucky Acorn Squash is determined to step out of Pumpkin's trendy shadow and into the autumnal limelight.
From a harvest festival booth to an unexpected partnership, this story of friendship and self-discovery will teach kids that everyone has something special to offer, and being someone's favorite can be the best feeling of all.
Join the adventure as Squash and Pumpkin unite, proving that together they are the true spice of the season!
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"This lively fall story about friendship and collaboration will boost children’s feelings of empathy. . . . The cheery, dynamic illustrations, bursting with bright autumnal colors and personable, googly-eyed characters, are delightful. . . . A charming story to fall into in autumn or any season; it might even tempt kids to try acorn squash."—Kirkus
