Children's Book Review: Pumpkin Soup by Helen Cooper
Written by - Ella Fothergill
A duck, a cat and a squirrel make pumpkin soup every night in their old, white cabin in the woods. They each have a specific job; the cat cuts the pumpkin, the duck adds the salt and the squirrel stirs the soup - perfect! Or so it seems ….
Meet the Culinary Trio Cooking Up Big Lessons in Friendship.
A duck, a cat and a squirrel make pumpkin soup every night in their old, white cabin in the woods. They each have a specific job; the cat cuts the pumpkin, the duck adds the salt and the squirrel stirs the soup - perfect! Or so it seems ….
One day, the little duck decides that, instead of squirrel, he would enjoy being head chef and pinches the wooden stirring spoon off of its hook. Afterwards, squabbling erupts in the small wooden hut as the three animals argue over their pumpkin soup duties!
The animals ’ argument and eventual compromise is a powerful lesson for children about friendship, compassion and sharing. Its simple message, with beautiful illustrations and funny animal characters, will make your children snicker, learn and fall in love!
Packed with laugh-out-loud animal antics and stunning visual storytelling, this delightful read for ages 3 and up is guaranteed to have your little ones chuckling, learning, and begging for a second serving before bedtime.
Interactive things to do with the kids around the book...
Written by Jess Henley - Co-owner & Director
Grab the spoons, roll up your sleeves, and get digging! 🎃 Digging into pumpkin " guts " is the ultimate double-duty activity: the kids get a fun messy-play experience (and pumpkins ready to carve/paint), and you get the best ingredient for a cozy batch of homemade Pumpkin Soup! 🥣✨
Turn an autumn walk into an afternoon of play! 🍂 Head outside as a family to hunt for the crispest leaves and biggest acorns, then bring your treasures home for a hands-on " soup making " setup. Measuring, scooping, and stirring natural finds brings storybooks like Pumpkin Soup right off the page! 📚🎃
A pinch of potion and a whole lot of science! 🧪🕸 Take your little explorers into the garden to collect natural " secret ingredients " before diving into this spooky mixing station. Squeezing pipettes and pouring liquids into a carved pumpkin is a brilliant way to sneak in early STEM learning and fine motor practice through creative play. 🎃✨
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