Pumpkin Day at the Zoo

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“Refreshingly, an autumn book that isn’t about Halloween.” —Kirkus Reviews

When farmers and pumpkin patch owners donate their pumpkins to the zoo, the animals chomp, chew, play, and give hearty hoorays for their favorite squishy squash! Grab a pumpkin and follow along as this lighthearted, lyrical zoo book for preschoolers and elementary-age kids from bestselling novelist Susan Meissner celebrates the fall season in the most entertaining way.

Here come the wagons down the streets, rumbling and tumbling with pumpkin treats! Kids will love watching the zoo animals enjoy their autumn snack in this educational, rhyming story.

With lively artwork from illustrator Pablo Pino, Pumpkin Day at the Zoo

is ideal for ages 4–8;is recommended for classrooms and libraries focused on animal life, fall festivities, and generosity;shows kids the importance of donating and repurposing excess; andis the perfect gift for National Pumpkin Day, back-to-school celebrations, Halloween, or Thanksgiving.

Both humorous and educational, Pumpkin Day at the Zoo applauds all the good that comes from sharing in your community.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Tommy Nelson
Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 4, 2023
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1400243386
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1400243389
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 – 5 years, from customers
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.24 x 0.3 x 10.28 inches
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 1 – 2
Best Sellers Rank: #35,960 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #49 in Children’s Recycling & Green Living Books #67 in Children’s Zoo Books (Books) #93 in Children’s Thanksgiving Books (Books)
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Customers enjoy the book’s beautiful illustrations and find it a delightful seasonal read, with one mentioning it’s great for kids and parents who like animals and zoos. The story is cute, and customers appreciate its rhyming style.