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The story line is easy for my 2.5 year old to follow and sit through. The illustrations are large and bright.
The pictures and story are very cute - I would definitely recommend to others. My daughter is 2 and loves this book.
A good story on how people grow up and begin trying new things and families have to learn to adapt to the new found roles and skills of their members. What to do. This is a very sweet story about a group of friends who live together happily and cooperate very well together until one of them becomes dissatisfied with "the rules" or habits that become a ritual part of their lives. Duck wants to stir the soup.
They absolutely love this book. It is well worth it.
Even adults who get stuck in a rut. It has a great message that would be wonderful for a child of any age.
This book does have quiet a few words, and at first that made me think it may not keep the interest of my preschool class. Do not hesitate to buy.
Enjoy. But I was wrong.
It is a great book that demonstrates friendship and teamwork.
Let me just say, this is the first book that my almost 4 year old memorized (word for word). The colors of the artwork are warm and orange - just like pumpkin soup. We have made pumpkin bread, pumpkin pie, pumpkin ravioli. I did not know the extent to which my daughter would come to love this book when I purchased it. and. Real characters with real feelings and vivid imaginations portrayed with flawless, humorous illustrations (we especially love when Squirrel and Cat envision Duck's new shop). Pumpkin soup - The Best You Ever Tasted.
he wants to read it and needs an excuse). And - for some odd reason - my children are now fascinated with pumpkins and want to cook. In fact, my daughter uses this book to relate sharing issues - all I need to say is "remember how Duck wanted to use Squirrel's special spoon." and she gets it - instantly. It is a warm tale about friendship, sharing, and overcoming conflict/compromise. Most importantly, this book does not come off preachy - so I think it rings true with children.
Had I known, I would have found a hardcover edition. You feel like you are peering in on their lives (like the two little bugs that appear on every page). real characters that really argue and act just like my kids). This is the first book that my 9 year old will go to when he wants to read to her (e.g. It handles conflict naturally (e.g.
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