I have very fond memories of reading this aloud to my children at this time of year. Cat, Duck and Squirrel live happily together, making music and delicious pumpkin soup, until. A great tale to get families reading together and stats show that reading for pleasure is strongly influenced by parents who read to children at home. An award-winning picture book about three friends who fall out. We learn that families take the form of all different shapes, but everyone has their own place and sometimes there are ups and downs! Love, friendship, empathy and understanding underpin this story. Helen Cooper conjures up a tale that moves from calm to chaotic with shades of funny and feisty. Cat, Duck and Squirrel follow the same routine every day to make their pumpkin soup. HELEN COOPER is the only illustrator ever to win the highly prestigious Kate Greenaway Award for two consecutive books: THE BABY WHO WOULDNT GO TO BED, 1996. View All Details Maybelle in the Soup - by Katie Speck (Paperback). If you like a book with a pinch of heart and a cosy, traditional and classic feel (with illustrations as warm as the fireside), this is for you. Pumpkin Soup (Book & CD Set) - by Helen Cooper (Mixed Media Product). My pick for October is a faithful classic that has become much beloved, and I’ve selected it because I think it’s the perfect ‘snuggle up and share’ bedtime story for those approaching October dark, autumnal nights – when the light dims and you want a brilliant bedtime read full of character and warmth. Every day, Squirrel, Duck and Cat slice up a pumpkin from their pumpkin patch, stir in some water and salt to make the perfect pumpkin soup. Our October 2020 Ages 5-6 Book of the Month

Pumpkin Soup by Helen Cooper