Stumpkin
Stumpkin by Lucy Ruth Cummins is an illustrated children’s book published by Atheneum Books for Young Readers on July 24, 2018. This 56-page story presents a unique Halloween narrative centered around Stumpkin, a stemless pumpkin who aspires to become a jack-o-lantern. Despite being the most handsome pumpkin on the block, Stumpkin faces the challenge of finding a home as Halloween approaches, with no one seemingly interested in a pumpkin without a stem.
Readers will discover a tale that explores themes of self-esteem and social acceptance through Stumpkin’s journey. As his fellow pumpkins leave for their new homes, Stumpkin’s determination to shine despite his differences becomes a focal point of the story. This humorous narrative not only entertains but also addresses the importance of self-reliance during the festive Halloween season.
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From the critically acclaimed author and illustrator of A Hungry Lion comes a unique Halloween story about a stemless pumpkin who dreams of becoming a jack-o-lantern.
Stumpkin is the most handsome pumpkin on the block. He’s as orange as a traffic cone! Twice as round as a basketball! He has no bad side! He’s perfect choice for a Halloween jack-o-lantern.
There’s just one problem—Stumpkin has a stump, not a stem. And no one seems to want a stemless jack-o-lantern for their window.
As Halloween night approaches, more and more of his fellow pumpkins leave, but poor Stumpkin remains. Will anyone give Stumpkin his chance to shine?
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