A Pipkin of Pepper - Softcover

Cooper, Helen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0552546313 ISBN 13: 9780552546317

Publisher: Corgi, 2005

Synopsis

A heart-warming tale about getting lost, starring Cat, Squirrel and Duck from the much-loved author of Pumpkin Soup

Something was bubbling in the old white cabin.
What was in the cooking pot?
Pumpkin Soup.
Made by a Cat, a Squirrel and a Duck,
Waiting just for a pipkin of salt,
To make it the best you ever tasted...

But the salt jar smashes and there is none left for the Pumpkin Soup! Cat, Squirrel and Duck must go to the city to buy some more. Duck has the habit of wandering off but he promises not to get lost. But not everything goes to plan.

This sequel with its warm and vibrant illustrations will delight fans of Pumpkin Soup.

About this title

About the Author:

Helen Cooper is the only illustrator to win the prestigious Kate Greenaway Award for two consecutive books: The Baby Who Wouldn’t Go to Bed, and Pumpkin Soup.
From the Hardcover edition.

From School Library Journal:

PreSchool-Grade 1–The trio from Pumpkin Soup (Farrar, 1999) is back again in another gentle tale of friendship and lessons learned. Once again, the animals are concocting their favorite brew of pumpkin soup when they realize that they've run out of salt. Cat announces that he's going shopping when directionally challenged, but headstrong little Duck insists on accompanying him. Cat relents only after Duck promises to hold on tight to avoid getting lost. A concerned Squirrel decides to bring up the rear on the trip to the city. With his friends on either side, Duck spies a pepper shop and decides that the flavoring would be a delicious addition to their soup. Squirrel begs to differ and he and Cat steam off in the direction of the salt shop, unknowingly leaving their distracted friend behind. Reminiscent of the panic of any youngster left alone in unfamiliar territory, Duck, in a terrible tizzy, becomes even more lost. A true-to-life, predictable resolution ensues although heightened by an overblown response by the police and fire departments. Readers will be reassured by this beguiling rendition of a common childhood experience. The rich coloration and expressive representations of the characters raise this story above the ordinary. Purchase this companion book where its predecessor is popular.–Rosalyn Pierini, San Luis Obispo City-County Library, CA
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About this edition

• Publisher: Corgi
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0552546313
• ISBN 13: 9780552546317
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32