{"product_id":"lillys-surprise-pumpkins-9781534113626","title":"Lilly's Surprise Pumpkins","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for autumn storytimes and holiday book read-alouds, this tender picture book stars a young girl who watches over her pumpkin patch and celebrates her well-earned harvest.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen Lilly spots something leafy and green growing from their compost bin she learns--Surprise!--they're pumpkins growing from the mushy jack-o'-lanterns her family tossed in last fall. She takes good care of the little pumpkins all summer, protecting them from creatures who might like a nibble and checking in on their growth. And when, finally, the pumpkins are bright orange and plump and the family has more of the gourds than they can enjoy, what's left to do but share?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBackmatter includes information on gardening and pumpkin recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Beth Charles\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Sleeping Bear Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/15\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.97lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.26h x 9.23w x 0.42d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781534113626\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/29\/2026 pg. 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCharles, Beth:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeth Charles\u003c\/strong\u003e grew up in northern New Jersey and always thought she'd be a librarian like her mom or a teacher like her dad. Instead, she married a librarian and became a museum curator. Later, she and her husband moved to Vermont, and along with several family members, bought Mendon Mountain Orchards, a historic apple orchard. Now that one of her grown children owns the orchard, Beth has more time to knit, write books for kids, and spend time with her grandchildren.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAronson, Anna:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnna Aronson\u003c\/strong\u003e is an illustrator who loves finding beauty in everyday life. She lives with her family on a small Wisconsin farm, where she's inspired by history, nature, and the stories people carry with them. When she's not drawing, she enjoys reading, walking outdoors, sipping a hot beverage, and spending time with her family.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Beth Charles \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":48449321730205,"sku":"9781534113626","price":22.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_7e8d1500-dbf4-4f0a-bf64-6722a33accd4.jpg?v=1781632042","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/lillys-surprise-pumpkins-9781534113626","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}