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Nancy Paulsen Books, 2008-14-08

Ugly Pumpkin

Ugly Pumpkin

Dave Horowitz, Author

Dave Horowitz, Illustrator

Paperback

9780142411452

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Putting a wacky twist on Hans Christian Andersen's "The Ugly Duckling," Horowitz tells a story of an ugly pumpkin that doesn't fit in. He leaves the pumpkin patch, and by the time Thanksgiving rolls around, he discovers the truth about who he is. Full color.
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Keywords and Themes: Adaptations • Emotions & Feelings • Fairy Tales & Folklore • Halloween • Holidays & Celebrations • JUV012040 • JUV017030 • JUV017060 • JUV039050 • Juvenile Fiction • Social Themes • Thanksgiving

Age Range • 3-5

Pages • 40

Subjects • Pumpkin • Halloween • Thanksgiving Day • Stories in rhyme

Categories • Juvenile Fiction | Holidays & Celebrations | Halloween • Juvenile Fiction | Holidays & Celebrations | Thanksgiving • Juvenile Fiction | Fairy Tales & Folklore | Adaptations • Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Emotions & Feelings

Perfect for the changing seasons, this wacky twist on The Ugly Duckling is a great read for Halloween and Thanksgiving.

The Ugly Pumpkin has waited all through October for someone to take him home, but no one wants him. He doesn't look like other pumpkins. So the lonely Ugly Pumpkin leaves the patch in search of a place where he'll fit in. By the time Thanksgiving arrives, he discovers the truth about who he is--but it's not what he expected!

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