Photographs and simple text show a pumpkin's life cycle, from its form as a seed being planted to the end of its growth period. - (Baker & Taylor)

From seedlings to full grown pumpkins, the process of growth of these tasty autumn squash is presented in this simple tale as big, bright, and beautiful pumpkins of all shapes and sizes suddenly start popping-up all around a quiet country town. Simultaneous. - (Baker & Taylor)

Pumpkins can be baked in a pie.

Pumpkins can be carved into jack-o'-lanterns.

Pumpkin seeds can be roasted for a healthy snack.

But how does a tiny seed turn into a big pumpkin?

Read and find out what a pumpkin seed needs to help it grow!

Booklist Reviews

PreS-Gr. 2. This satisfying volume from the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out series tells and shows how a pumpkin plant grows. With a level of detail that seems just right for young children, the text clearly presents how the plant develops from seed to mature pumpkin as well as how it obtains and distributes water and nutrients. Pfeffer uses plain English rather than specialized terminology, explaining processes with precision while keeping the text accessible to her audience. Though the only character mentioned in the text is the farmer, the artwork features three children who join him to drop seeds into the ground, water them, and observe the plants as they grow. Their cheerful presence adds to the appeal of the illustrations, which are precise, pleasing drawings tinted with sunlit colors. The last two pages give instructions for two activities, "Roasted Pumpkin Seeds" and "How Plants Drink Water." An excellent introduction to plant development in general and pumpkins in particular. ((Reviewed October 1, 2004)) Copyright 2004 Booklist Reviews.

Horn Book Guide Reviews

Clearly, simply, and accurately, this book explains how pumpkins grow from seeds. Complex processes such as transpiration are presented in everyday language, and selection of detail is balanced and helpful. Illustrations of a farmer, his dog, and a trio of children done in soft colors enliven the account. A recipe and experiment conclude the book. Copyright 2005 Horn Book Guide Reviews.

School Library Journal Reviews

PreS-Gr 1-Another entry in the popular and useful science series, this title explains in simple, clear language the stages in the development of a seed into a pumpkin. A couple of easy recipes and experiments are appended. Appealing watercolor-and-pencil illustrations show children involved in planting and tending the pumpkins, and help make the process and the passage of time understandable to this audience.-Sally R. Dow, Ossining Public Library, NY Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.