Five Little Pumpkins

by Iris Van Rynbach

Boyds Mills Press publishes a wide range of high-quality fiction and nonfiction picture books, chapter books, novels, and nonfiction

Genres: Halloween, Picture Books, Storytime, Childrens, Holiday, Fiction

24 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1995

Reviews

[Michelle Farella · Rating 4 out of 5]

classic

[Rose · Rating 5 out of 5]

This version matches the children's rhyme word for word. The illustrations are a bit dated now but the watercolor pictures really capture the fun and excitement of trick or treating for the neighborhood's little witches, clowns and ghosts all while the five little pumpkins roll along happily. A bright, cheerful fall read full of Halloween spirit!

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

When I worked at a preschool, we used to sign to this. I wish I could remember all of the signs so I could teach them to my son.

[Ruth Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

Based on the Five Little Pumpkins rhyme, this book brings the rhyme to life on Halloween night with friendly-costumed trick-or-treaters.
Note the animal that appears on every page. ;)

[Annie · Rating 4 out of 5]

The author uses the OG poem, no changes. The illustrations are detailed and the trick or treating house to house is cute.

[Cathy · Rating 3 out of 5]

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[Heidi-Marie · Rating 3 out of 5]

A wonderful illustration adaptation to a song/rhyme that I loved in my Lewis days. Loved it!!! I was so excited to find this book--and it was word for word. A great way to read a book and then do the rhyme as well. So happy with this discovery.

10/26/10 & 10/28/10 It went fabulously! The kids enjoyed it. I think they liked the pictures. And some knew the song/rhyme, so they were ready for what came next. They liked doing the rhyme afterwards as well.

[Tara · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is a decent version of this rhyme. When it comes down to it, it's really the illustrations that will make or break this book. The illustrations are fine. The colours are a lighter than other versions so this version may be a bit less spooky for little ones. But I prefer a different version, Five Little Pumpkins.

[Dolly · Rating 3 out of 5]

We've heard this song many times, as we have a recording of it sung by Raffi, but this is the first time we've seen it in a book. It's a simple song, and cute especially during Halloween. The illustrations are fun and complement the song lyrics nicely.

[Meghan Peters · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book was okay, I did not think it was that great of book because it was too short and boring. It was about five little pumpkins what they did at night. this is definitely a beginner easy to read book for kids starting out to read.

[Edna · Rating 2 out of 5]

Love the tradition poem but the illustrations are dated, flat and seem amateurish.

[Stephanie · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a fun book to read in preparation for Halloween. A quick read that goes through what each pumpkin has to say.

[Katie Fitzgerald · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read at Baby/Toddler Story Time on 10/18/11: http://storytimesecrets.blogspot.com/...

[June · Rating 3 out of 5]

Has large pictures of the retelling of the song. Could use for a lap time or toddler time before or after the song.

[Amanda Jackson · Rating 4 out of 5]

this is a great rhyming book and you could get your students into it a lot. the illustrations were kind of odd bit it was what made the book good

[Elle · Rating 3 out of 5]

A familiar song presented with creative and cute illustrations of a pumpkin adventure.

[Christine · Rating 1 out of 5]

The pictures do a really poor job of illustrating the words. Next year I'll look for a different version of this story.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great for pumpkin and Halloween theme.

[Kendra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read My review:
http://lifeofstay-at-homemom.blogspot...

[Miss Janis the Storytime Lady · Rating 3 out of 5]

fun.

[Casandria · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good illustrations, but the fingerplay will probably work better.