Sophie's Squash (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780307978967)

Kids will love this playful story of of a unique fall friendship between a girl . . . and her squash

On a trip to the farmers' market with her parents, Sophie chooses a squash, but instead of letting her mom cook it, she names it Bernice. From then on, Sophie brings Bernice everywhere, despite her parents' gentle warnings that Bernice will begin to rot. As winter nears, Sophie does start to notice changes.... What's a girl to do when the squash she loves is in trouble?

The recipient of four starred reviews, an Ezra Jack Keats New Writer Honor, and a Charlotte Zolotow Honor, Sophie's Squash will be a fresh addition to any collection of autumn books.

Author: Pat Zietlow Miller
ISBN-10: 0307978966
ISBN-13: 9780307978967
Publisher: Anne Schwartz Books
Language: English
Published: 08/06/2013
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 10.20h x 8.30w x 0.40d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.8
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 160559 / Sophie's Squash

Award: Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award - Nominee
Award: Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Recommended
Award: North Carolina Children's Book Award - Nominee
Award: Midwest Booksellers' Choice Award - Finalist
Award: Georgia Children's Book Award - Finalist
Award: Golden Sower Award - Nominee
Award: Volunteer State Book Awards - Nominee
Award: Nevada Young Readers' Award - Nominee

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 05/27/2013
Kirkus Reviews 06/01/2013
School Library Journal 07/01/2013 pg. 67
Booklist 08/01/2013 pg. 74
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 10/01/2013 pg. 106
Horn Book Magazine 11/01/2013 pg. 78
SLJ's Best Books 12/01/2013 pg. 32
Booklist Ed Choice Youth 01/01/2014 pg. 16
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2014 - Superior,Well Above Average