Pumpkin Soup: A Picture Book - Softcover

Cooper, Helen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0374460310 ISBN 13: 9780374460310

Publisher: Square Fish, 2005

Synopsis

Rendered in pictures richly evoking autumn, this delightful story from the Kate Greenaway Medalist will resonate for any child who has known the difficulties that come with friendship.

Deep in the woods in an old white cabin, three friends make their pumpkin soup the same way every day. The Cat slices up the pumpkin, the Squirrel stirs in the water, and the Duck tips in just enough salt. But one day the Duck wants to stir instead, and then there is a horrible squabble, and he leaves the cabin in a huff. It isn't long before the Cat and the Squirrel start to worry about him and begin a search for their friend. Included at the end is a recipe for delicious pumpkin soup.

About this title

About the Author

Helen Cooper is an author and illustrator whose work includes classic titles such as The Bear Under the Stairs, Pumpkin Soup, The Baby Who Wouldn’t Go to Bed and Tatty Ratty. Her books have been translated into 30 languages and won many awards including the Library Association Kate Greenaway Medal – twice.
More recently she has collaborated as a writer with other illustrators. Notably, Saving the Butterfly, illustrated by Gill Smith, was the first of these. She has also written and illustrated children’s MG fiction and the latest – The Taming of the Cat is out in October 2023.

From the Back Cover

WINNER OF THE KATE GREENAWAY MEDAL
What's cooking in the old white cabin? Pumpkin Soup. The best you ever tasted!
*Readers will linger over each page, savoring the delicious illustrations. Rich Autumn colors and enchanting details on large spreads and spot illustrations embellish characterizations and setting. Energetic language with fresh images keep the story bouncning along. - STARRED/School Library Journal
*Enchanting. STARRED / PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

From the Inside Flap

What's cooking in the old white cabin? Pumpkin Soup,the best you ever tasted!
Deep in the woods in an old white cabin, three friends make their soup the same way every day. Everyone has their own job. Everyone seems happy. Until the day that the littlest one, the duck, decides it's his turn to stir the Pumpkin Soup. And that's when the quarrelling starts.
In this funny, observant and highly original story, three animal companions discover the ups and downs of friendship and sharing.
An enticing picture book with magical, glowing illustrations, from Helen Cooper, winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal.

Edition details

• Publisher: Square Fish
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0374460310
• ISBN 13: 9780374460310
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Cooper Helen
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 32