Selected Reviews for Duck, Duck, Dinosaur: Perfect Pumpkin

School Library Journal

Ducklings Feather and Flap, along with their unlikely brother Spike (a big green dinosaur), are searching for the perfect pumpkin. Feather and Flap find pumpkins but Spike’s notions of what to do with them (jumping, bowling, and juggling) result in squashed pumpkins. Finally, the ducklings suggest decorating the pumpkins, but Spike’s remorse at his ungainly ways gives Mama Duck an idea for the ruined ones—pumpkin pie!—and all ends well.

Page turns work effectively to build momentum and humor in this fall story that’s perfect for beginning readers. Bright, digital illustrations on a white background are paired with simple sentences and vocabulary. With repeated phrasing and cheerful characters, the title provides a positive platform for burgeoning readers.

VERDICT Simple sentences, good formatting and appealing characters make this a solid seasonal early reader addition.

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The Canadian Children’s Book Centre’s Best Books for Kids & Teens 2018 Choice Title

Feather, Flap and Spike are on the hunt for the perfect pumpkin to decorate in this sweet story about autumn fun. Spike thinks all the pumpkins are perfect for juggling, leaping over and bowling. But what happens when Spike accidentally squishes all the perfect pumpkins? These silly siblings learn that a squished pumpkin can still be perfect—for making pumpkin pie!