But I'm a Pumpkin!: A Summerween Story
$33.12
- Hardcover
40 pages
- Release Date
12 May 2026
Summary
A little seed dreams of becoming a jack-o-lantern, but nature has other ideas in this delightful read-aloud about the origin of a “summerween” tradition—perfect for fans of Stumpkin or The Bad Seed.
A young girl waits for Halloween, telling tales and singing songs of costumes, candy, and trick-or-treaters to the sprouts in the pumpkin patch. One seed in particular has big dreams: he wants to be the biggest, scariest jack-o-lantern of all! But as time passes and new v…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9798217122509 |
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| Author: | Kat Choppy, Heidi Moreno |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Knopf Books for Young Readers |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 40 |
| Release Date: | 12 May 2026 |
| Weight: | 567g |
| Dimensions: | 241mm x 241mm |
| Audience Age: | 3-7 |
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Critics Review
“Delighting in Halloween symbols and autumnal energy, Choppy and Moreno’s lighthearted story visually highlights the holiday’s cutest aspects. Candy corn, goofy little ghosts, silly costumes, and snuggly moonlit nights glow invitingly in the bright, bouncy illustrations. A fun, friendly reminder to celebrate the things we love whenever we like.” —Kirkus Reviews
“This warm, gently humorous story will appeal to budding gardeners, Halloween enthusiasts, and children who hold fast to their dreams.” —School Library Journal
“It’s a tale poised to launch new holiday traditions.” —Publishers Weekly
Kat Choppy
Kat Choppy
Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, Kat Choppy successfully grew at least one pumpkin during her years as a feral, outdoorsy child. She now works as a children’s book editor, and when her nose isn’t stuck in a book, she enjoys hiking, playing in a band, and chasing the elusive dream of carving a jack-o’-lantern as good as her artistic older sister’s.
Heidi Moreno
Heidi Moreno is a Mexican American author, illustrator, and designer. Her debut illustrated book, Working from Home with a Cat, started out as a zine she printed at home. She is also the author and illustrator of the bilingual children’s book Luna Oscura. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and their neighborhood’s community cats.
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