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misspippireads's review
4.0
Adorable book about a child falling in love with a squash. It's a true testament to childhood - not all children play with traditional "toys." It's a great book for fall because squash are in season, but it's a book that can be enjoyed all year long.
hnbb's review
4.0
I really appreciated this book. My daughter did this with a pumpkin. Except, she was not able to figure out what to do when it got squashy.
natiperleggere's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
lmasondcroz's review
5.0
Lisa Mason-D'Croz's Review Summaries and Personal Review
Miller, P.Z., & Wilsdorf, A. (2013). Sophie’s squash. New York, NY: Random House.
Review #1
Gepson, L. (2013, August 1). [Review of Sophie’s squash by P.Z. Miller]. Booklist. 109(22), 74. Retrieved from NoveList Plus database.
Gepson describes Sophie’s Squash as a friendship tale about a little girl who adopts a squash as her best friend and names her Bernice. Best for PreK-Grade 2, this book combines artful watercolor illustrations with humorous text and snappy dialogue.
Review #2
Paulson, S.L. (2013, July 1). [Review of Sophie’s squash by P.Z. Miller]. School Library Journal. 59(7), 67. Retrieved from NoveList Plus database.
Paulson states that Sophie’s Squash is appropriate for grades K-2 and is unique to the friendship story genre because the main character befriends a squash, rather than a person or animal. She also compliments the colorful watercolor illustrations and says readers can learn lessons about “life, love, and vegetable gardening.”
My Review
Sophie’s Squash is a sweet tale about a young girl’s unique friendship with a squash she names Bernice. Children aged 8 and younger will enjoy reading about Sophie’s relationship with Bernice and the lessons she learns about friendship and vegetables, once she realizes that squash don’t last forever. The dreamy watercolor illustrations perfectly capture Sophie’s personality and the changing seasons.
Miller, P.Z., & Wilsdorf, A. (2013). Sophie’s squash. New York, NY: Random House.
Review #1
Gepson, L. (2013, August 1). [Review of Sophie’s squash by P.Z. Miller]. Booklist. 109(22), 74. Retrieved from NoveList Plus database.
Gepson describes Sophie’s Squash as a friendship tale about a little girl who adopts a squash as her best friend and names her Bernice. Best for PreK-Grade 2, this book combines artful watercolor illustrations with humorous text and snappy dialogue.
Review #2
Paulson, S.L. (2013, July 1). [Review of Sophie’s squash by P.Z. Miller]. School Library Journal. 59(7), 67. Retrieved from NoveList Plus database.
Paulson states that Sophie’s Squash is appropriate for grades K-2 and is unique to the friendship story genre because the main character befriends a squash, rather than a person or animal. She also compliments the colorful watercolor illustrations and says readers can learn lessons about “life, love, and vegetable gardening.”
My Review
Sophie’s Squash is a sweet tale about a young girl’s unique friendship with a squash she names Bernice. Children aged 8 and younger will enjoy reading about Sophie’s relationship with Bernice and the lessons she learns about friendship and vegetables, once she realizes that squash don’t last forever. The dreamy watercolor illustrations perfectly capture Sophie’s personality and the changing seasons.
rdyourbookcase's review
4.0
This book was adorable. It's good for fall or pet themes. Sophie meets a squash that is the perfect friend. I laughed at the reactions of others around her. Eventually, her parents tell her that squashes don't last forever, but don't worry! This book has a happy ending.
barbarianlibarian's review
3.0
I'm pretty sure I read this last year, anyway, it's still cute and my preschool friend appreciated it too. great fall book that's not obsessively about fall.
evaseyler's review
My kids have been known to sleep with butternut squashes so we all got a kick out of this book. It’s super sweet and fun and we read it together many times before taking it back to the library.
allmadhere106's review
3.0
For: squash fans; readers looking for a book about unconventional pets and dealing with loss.
Possible red flags: death of a "pet."
Possible red flags: death of a "pet."
jcpdiesel21's review
4.0
A sweet story about the unlikely devoted friendship that develops between a girl and a squash. Sounds ridiculous, but it's adorable, charming and fairly realistic considering that children can form attachments to the oddest things.