Big Pumpkin
| Industry | Publishing |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States |
| Products | Children's books |
Big Pumpkin is a children's picture book authored by Erica Silverman, with illustrations by S. D. Schindler, and released by Aladdin Paperbacks in 1992. Inspired loosely by the Russian folktale "The Gigantic Turnip", the narrative takes place on Halloween night, focusing on a witch's attempt to detach her enormous pumpkin from its vine.
Plot
During Halloween, a witch endeavors to pull a massive pumpkin free from its vine but is unsuccessful. A ghost appears and offers assistance, yet also fails to remove it. Subsequently, a vampire and a mummy arrive, each trying without success. Eventually, a bat proposes that they combine their efforts, and together they manage to dislodge the pumpkin, which then falls in front of the witch’s residence.
Following this, the witch bakes pumpkin pie and shares it with the ghost, vampire, mummy, and bat. The tale ends with the witch planting another pumpkin seed.
Reception
Big Pumpkin garnered predominantly favorable critiques,[1] receiving commendations from publications such as Publishers Weekly and Kirkus Reviews. The Horn Book Guide labeled it an "amiable take-off," indicating positive critical acknowledgment.
Educational use
This book is suggested for educational settings to introduce children to Halloween traditions and emphasize values like cooperation and kindness. The Scholastic audio cassette version features narration by Steven Blane accompanied by music composed by Richard DeRosa.
See also
External links
- Erica Silverman (official) – contains the dedicated page for the book
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