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The Vanishing Pumpkin by Tony Johnston

The Vanishing Pumpkin

By Tony Johnston
Illustrated by Tomie dePaola

By Tony Johnston
Illustrated by Tomie dePaola

By Tony Johnston
Illustrated by Tomie dePaola

By Tony Johnston
Illustrated by Tomie dePaola

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Paperback $6.99

Aug 22, 1996 | ISBN 9780698114142 | 3-5 years *This format is not eligible to earn points towards the Reader Rewards program

Ebook $6.99

Aug 20, 1996 | ISBN 9780525517955 | 3-5 years

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    About The Vanishing Pumpkin

    A classic Halloween story about a pumpkin gone missing is certain to delight readers of all ages!

    When a 700-year-old woman and an 800-year-old man want to make pumpkin pie on Halloween, they can’t find their pumpkin. “Our pumpkin’s been snitched,” cries the woman. And off they go to find it.
     

    “A good bet for Halloween story hours.”—School Library Journal
     
    “There can never be enough Halloween stories. This one is appealing, participatory, fast-paced and a delight in the telling.”—Children’s Book Review Service

    About The Vanishing Pumpkin

    A classic Halloween story about a pumpkin gone missing is certain to delight readers of all ages!

    When a 700-year-old woman and an 800-year-old man want to make pumpkin pie on Halloween, they can’t find their pumpkin. “Our pumpkin’s been snitched,” cries the woman. And off they go to find it.
     

    “A good bet for Halloween story hours.”—School Library Journal
     
    “There can never be enough Halloween stories. This one is appealing, participatory, fast-paced and a delight in the telling.”—Children’s Book Review Service

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    Also by Tony Johnston

    Bigfoot Cinderrrrrella
    My Mexico / Mexico Mio
    The Tale of Rabbit and Coyote
    Amber on the Mountain
    The Quilt Story
    See all books by Tony Johnston

    About Tony Johnston

    Tony Johnston is the award-winning author of more than 100 beloved children’s books. Throughout her career, she has worked at a children’s bookstore, taught a course on picture book writing at UCLA, and studied poetry writing for children with Myra… More about Tony Johnston

    About Tony Johnston

    Tony Johnston is the award-winning author of more than 100 beloved children’s books. Throughout her career, she has worked at a children’s bookstore, taught a course on picture book writing at UCLA, and studied poetry writing for children with Myra… More about Tony Johnston

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Paperback | $6.99
    Published by Puffin Books
    Aug 22, 1996 | 32 Pages | 8 x 9-3/8 | 3-5 years | ISBN 9780698114142

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Ebook | $6.99
    Published by Puffin Books
    Aug 20, 1996 | 32 Pages | 3-5 years | ISBN 9780525517955

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    “A good bet for Halloween story hours.”—School Library Journal
     
    “There can never be enough Halloween stories. This one is appealing, participatory, fast-paced and a delight in the telling.”—Children’s Book Review Service

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