The Legend of Spookley the Square Pumpkin - Written by Joe Troiano and Illustrated by Susan Banta
Spookley the Square Pumpkin is the only square pumpkin in the patch. The other "normal" pumpkins tease him for not having curves. One day a storm is brewing and the wind starts blowing. The curvy pumpkins start to roll and tumble down the hill towards a hole in the fence. Spookley uses his special shape to save the day. At the end of the story, the farmer is so pleased with Spookley that he plants more pumpkins that grow in all different shapes, sizes and colors.
First and foremost, this story teaches the ultra important message that each person is special in their own way. Talk with your kids about how it must feel to be a square pumpkin and what unique yet special attributes that they have. You may also find it an appropriate to time to introduce the word diversity.
This book also gives you an opportunity to talk about three dimensional shapes, colors, and patterns. The cute illustrations and great rhyming make this story an enjoyable read with a great underlying message.
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