Hints
of spring are in the air here, and I know my family is ready for warmer
weather. Days are getting a little longer and before we know it we’ll be
getting our garden ready. I can’t wait to help my dad do some digging in the
dirt, but until then I can read about gardens and the wonderful produce we get
from them. My little sister, Margo, picked up Sophie’s Squash when we visited the library recently. It’s
adorable!
Sophie
sees a squash that her mother planned to cook, but it was just the right size
to bounce on her knee and hold in her arms. They were instant friends, and
Sophie named her Bernice. Soon the two were going everywhere together. Although
her parents wanted her to give Bernice to a local food pantry before she started
to rot, Sophie wouldn’t hear of it. Nothing was going to happen to Bernice! She
loved Bernice! Even when little “freckles” start popping up on Bernice, Sophie
is not swayed. Will Sophie be able to handle it when her pal becomes
squishier? Is there anything she can do to help her squash? This sweet book has
a delightful ending that will bring a smile to your face.
Sophie’s Squash by Pat Zietlow Miller and illustrated by Anne Wilsdorf is a beautiful picture book with a story that melted my
heart. I can understand becoming attached to an inanimate object- so Sophie’s
love of Bernice seemed very realistic to me. Margo cracked up at all the things
Sophie and Bernice did together. The illustrations are cute and have a fun appeal. I was worried about how
Sophie would react when Bernice wasn’t in tip top shape anymore, but the
story moved to the next stage in the squash's life perfectly. The ending is
awesome, and I love that there's a follow-up book- Sophie’s Squash Go to
School. I know we’ll be picking it up soon. Until then, Margo will have me reading
this one over and over again.
Has anyone else read Sophie’s Squash? Or have you read another book by Pat Zietlow Miller? We'd love to hear your thoughts!
Happy reading!
~ F
This sounds like a delightful story! Thanks for sharing and have a great week, hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteValerie- It really is adorable. :) ~F
DeleteI bet it ends with her planting the seeds and more squash coming up.
ReplyDeleteAlex- That's a good guess. You'll have to read it to see what happens. ;) ~F
DeleteNot read this but it sounds good. And I can't wait for warmer weather and gardening too.
ReplyDeleteNatalie- It is a really sweet book. Come on warmer weather. :) ~F
DeleteGotta love Sophie's pigtails, so cute.
ReplyDeleteBrenda- Aren't they adorable! :) ~F
Deletewhat lovely are always these books I would love still my twins were little, beautiful
ReplyDeleteGloria- Picture books are fun to read to kids- but they are really a joy any time. :) ~F
DeleteSophia's Squash is such a sweet story! Pat Miller's author page is great. You can go there and listen to her read her book. This was her first published PB. She is an inspiration, she had 126 rejections (from different manuscripts) before she got the call from a publisher wanting to publish Sophia's Squash.
ReplyDeleteJanet- WOW! I had no idea about Pat Miller and all of her rejections. I absolutely love the story and think it is adorable. She really is an inspiration. Thanks for all the awesome information. :) ~F
DeleteSounds like such a cute story!! I'll have to see if our local library has it and read it since I'm curious about the ending.
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I hope they have it, Betty. It is very sweet. :) ~F
DeleteSure sounds like a fun one indeed. Squash is so random it works.
ReplyDeletePat- Totally! :) ~F
DeleteSounds like such a cute story. And I love the whimsical illustrations.
ReplyDeleteSherry- Aren't the illustrations adorable! :) ~F
DeleteI absolutely love Sophie's Squash. It is such a sweet book. I have also read Sophie's Squash Goes to School, but it doesn't have quite the same charm as the first book. Thanks for the reminder. I will have to pull it out and read it again.
ReplyDeleteRosi- Glad to hear you love this one too. It is such a lovely book. I have to read Sophie's Squash Goes to School. I haven't had a chance to pick it up yet. :) ~F
DeleteOh gosh. This sounds so cute. I am curious to see how Sophie handles the demise of her beloved squash. the illustrations look so cute.
ReplyDeleteHeidi- It is such a cute story. Sophie is very endearing. :) ~F
DeleteI love this story! There's also now a sequel, Sophie's Squash Go to School.
ReplyDeleteAndrea- I have to read the sequel. The first one is so cute. :) ~F
DeleteWhat a sweet story, and you've got me to wondering how it ends. Maybe our library has a copy or I can get them to order one. Thanks for telling us about it.
ReplyDeleteBeverly- I hope they have it! If they don't- they should totally order it. :) ~F
DeleteThank you for introduction of a nice story
ReplyDeletehave a great day
Tanza- You are welcome! :) ~F
DeleteThat sounds like such a sweet story.
ReplyDeleteMary- It really is! :) ~F
DeleteAren't those pigtails so cute :)
ReplyDeleteThis sounds a lovely book, and nice that there is a follow up too.
All the best Jan
Jan- Sophie and her squash are both adorable. :) ~F
DeleteThis looks like a sweet book for kids in my life!
ReplyDeleteNasreen- Totally! :) ~F
DeleteI like the sound of this book. Thanks for introducing me to it!
ReplyDeleteNew Release Books- You are welcome! :) ~F
DeleteWhat a lovely story.
ReplyDeleteAuthors with Advice- I thought so! :) ~F
DeleteAw that sounds so cute :)
ReplyDeleteAnna- It will make you smile. :) ~F
DeleteWhat a cute story!! I love the illustrations!!
ReplyDeleteMagic Love Crow- I love the illustrations too! :) ~F
DeleteI've heard great things about it, but I still haven't read it! I have to check it out! :)
ReplyDeleteDawn- I think you will really like it. Hope you get to read it soon. :) ~F
DeleteThere's a follow up book? lol. How? It should rot by now. I'm curious how it all ends. I wonder if she plants a squash seed from Bernice. Very cute and different read.
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