Big Pumpkin - Silverman, Erica Review & Synopsis

 Synopsis

A little bat uses brains over brawn in this not-so-scary Halloween picture book. 

The witch has grown the biggest pumpkin ever, and now she wants to make herself a pumpkin pie for Halloween. But the pumpkin is so big she can't get it off the vine.

 

It's so big the ghost can't move it, either. Neither can the vampire, nor the mummy. It looks as if there'll be no pumpkin pie for Halloween, until along comes the bat with an idea to save the day.

 

How can the tiny bat succeed where bigger and strong spooky creatures have failed? You'll be surprised!

Review

Once there was a witch who longed for pumpkin pie. Unfortunately, the pumpkin she had grown from a seed became so big she simply couldn't get it off the vine. Although 'she pulled and she tugged and she pulled...that pumpkin just sat.' Along came a ghost. 'I am bigger than you and stronger, too, ' said he. 'Let me try.' Well, the witch wanted that whole pumpkin for herself. But she needed help-Halloween was just hours away....Erica Silverman is the author of several books including Big Pumpkin; When the Chickens Went on Strike, which was a Sydney Taylor Honor book; and Sholom's Treasure, which won the Sydney Taylor Award and was a runner-up for the National Jewish Book Award. Her books have received the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award, the California Young Reader Medal, ABA Pick of the List, and the first book in her early-reader series Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa won the Theodore Seuss Geisel Honor. She lives in Los Angeles, California. Visit her at EricaSilverman.com.

S. D. Schindler is the popular and versatile illustrator of many books for children, including Big Pumpkin and the ALA Notable Book Don't Fidget a Feather, both by Erica Silverman, How Santa Got His Job by Stephen Krensky, and Johnny Appleseed by Rosemary and Stephen Vincent Ben�t. He lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Big Pumpkin

A little bat uses brains over brawn in this not-so-scary Halloween picture book. The witch has grown the biggest pumpkin ever, and now she wants to make herself a pumpkin pie for Halloween. But the pumpkin is so big she can't get it off the vine. It’s so big the ghost can’t move it, either. Neither can the vampire, nor the mummy. It looks as if there’ll be no pumpkin pie for Halloween, until along comes the bat with an idea to save the day. How can the tiny bat succeed where bigger and strong spooky creatures have failed? You'll be surprised!

The witch has grown the biggest pumpkin ever, and now she wants to make herself a pumpkin pie for Halloween. But the pumpkin is so big she can't get it off the vine. It’s so big the ghost can’t move it, either."

Dont Fidget A Feather

Their contest to decide who is the champion of champions almost has disastrous consequences for Gander and Duck.

Their contest to decide who is the champion of champions almost has disastrous consequences for Gander and Duck."

The Hanukkah Hop!

Rachel’s twirling streamers Daddy blows up blue balloons Mommy sizzles latkes as she hums a Hanukkah tune. It's Hanukkah! It's a time to celebrate family and enjoy festive traditions. As Rachel and her parents prepare the house, grandparents, cousins, and friends travel from near and far to sing and tell stories. Together, they will light candles, play games, and eat scrumptuous holiday foods... and, of course, dance the Hanukkah Hop. The stamping, the hopping, and the bim-bim-bopping is sure to go on all night! Erica Silverman's lively, rollicking text is sure to inspire every member of the family in celebrating the Festival of Lights!

The stamping, the hopping, and the bim-bim-bopping is sure to go on all night! Erica Silverman's lively, rollicking text is sure to inspire every member of the family in celebrating the Festival of Lights!"

Lana's World

When little Lana suggests a family adventure to the moon, Papa, Mama, Jay, Ray, and even Furry the dog, have excuses not to go. But that’s not enough to stop the imaginative and resourceful Lana from rocketing into space and ultimately getting her whole family to blast off with her. Vroom! Zoom! Whoosh! Welcome to Lana’s World!

The story of a little girl who wants to fly high, from the author of the Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa series!"

On the Morn of Mayfest

There once was a lass with hair like a nest who walked out in her sleep on the morn of Mayfest. And what happens to this lass? She is pursued by a dove, and then a huntsman who fixes on the dove, a mouse who frightens the huntsman, a cat who chases the mouse, and so on—until an entire village is caught up in a spontaneous Mayday parade! Written in a delightfully catchy rhyme, this story is a treat to read aloud. Onlookers will love following the merry band of unforgettable characters that grows larger and more ridiculous with every turn of the page.

Written in a delightfully catchy rhyme, this story is a treat to read aloud. Onlookers will love following the merry band of unforgettable characters that grows larger and more ridiculous with every turn of the page."

Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa

This volume includes two easy-to-read Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa stories.

This volume includes two easy-to-read Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa stories."

Let's Have a Parade

Unable to interest her parents, her brother, or even her dog in having a parade in the rain, Lana lines up her toys in the hallway and is soon leading the parade of her dreams.

A rainy day parade with your family is the best parade of all in Lana's World, new series from author Erica Silverman and Green Light Readers."

Mrs. Peachtree and the Eighth Avenue Cat

In this heartwarming story set in New York at the turn of the twentieth century, a stray cat appears at Mrs. Peachtree’s Eighth Avenue Tea Shop and becomes attached to the owner. Mrs. Peachtree insists the scruffy feline is not hers, but when the cat goes missing and Mrs. Peachtree searches for him in a storm, she discovers that the Eighth Avenue cat knows exactly where he belongs.

In this heartwarming story set in New York at the turn of the twentieth century, a stray cat appears at Mrs."

The Storytime Handbook

Fresh, fun ideas for children’s storytime fill this book. The author, a long-time storytime facilitator, has put together 52 weekly themes plus additional plans for holidays, all with detailed instructions for talking about the theme and choosing the books, crafts, songs, poems, games and snacks. Each storytime idea is illustrated with photographs of a suggested craft and snack for easy reference. Libraries, bookstores, preschools and parents alike can use this book to offer themed storytimes that include discussion, literature, art, music, movement and food. Options are provided for each storytime, so the ideas can be used year after year.

 Hoberman , Mary Ann . The Seven Silly Eaters . 40 pages. 2000. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Trade & Reference Publishers. A mother gives in to her picky eating children until one day they surprise her with something on her birth- day that ..."

Favorite Stories From Cowgirl Kate And Cocoa: Rain Or Shine

Splish-splash, buckaroos! Stormy weather can't stop best friends Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa from having a good time in these two easy-to-read stories about prancing in the rain and chasing rainbows. With short sentences, simple dialogue, and delightful illustrations by the Caldecott Honor winner Betsy Lewin, this book is perfect for beginning readers, rain or shine!

With short sentences, simple dialogue, and delightful illustrations by the Caldecott Honor winner Betsy Lewin, this book is perfect for beginning readers, rain or shine!"

101 Great, Ready-to-Use Book Lists for Children

Created in consultation with teachers and public librarians, this fantastic collection of 101 ready-to-use book lists provides invaluable help for any educator who plans activities for children that involve using literature.

Hitty, Her First Hundred Years, 200 Flack , Marjorie . Angus and the Ducks , 66 Fleischman, Paul. I Am Phoenix, 128 Fleischman, Paul. Joyful Noise, 128 Fleischman, Paul. Sidewalk Circus, 65 Fleischman, Paul. Weslandia, 29 Fleming, Candace."

The Artful Year

Celebrating the seasons provides a wonderful opportunity to embrace creativity together as a family. It’s also a fun way to decorate for, prepare for, and learn about the holidays we celebrate. In The Artful Year, you’ll find a year’s worth of art activities, crafts, recipes, and more to help make each season special. These artful explorations are more than just craft projects—they are ways for your family to create memories and mementos and develop creatively, all while exploring nature, new ideas, and traditions. The book includes: • Arts and crafts, using the materials, colors, and themes of the season • Ideas and decorations for celebrating the holidays together • Favorite seasonal recipes that are fun for children to help make (and eat!) • Suggested reading lists of children’s picture books about the seasons and holidays The 175+ activities in this book are perfect for children ages one to eight, and for creating traditions that appeal to all ages.

OUR FAVORITE BOOKS ABOUT CHRISTMAS The Little Drummer Boy by Ezra Jack Keats The Night before Christmas by Clement C. Moore Room for a Little One : A Christmas Tale by Martin Waddell A Wish to Be a Christmas Tree by Colleen Monroe The ..."

Once Upon a Time

Offers activities, strategies, and creative ideas for using nonsense rhymes, songs, chants, and folk literature to promote thinking, reading, and listening skills in young learners.

There is also a very cute children's book of the story called The Wide - Mouthed Frog: A Pop - Up Book by Keith Faulkner and Jonathan Lambert (Dial, 1996). And there are two more retellings I found—one called “The Big, Wide - Mouth Frog ” in ..."

Let's Go to the Moon

Let your imagination soar straight to the moon with Lana and her family in this third installment in award-winning author Erica Silverman's newest easy reader series from Green Light Readers. Welcome to Lana's World!

Let your imagination soar straight to the moon with Lana and her family in this third installment in award-winning author Erica Silverman's newest easy reader series from Green Light Readers. Welcome to Lana's World!"

Internet Activities Through the Year

Lots of great pumpkin recipes can be found here—from cookies, cheesecake, and muffins, to pumpkin-style chili and pumpkin stew. Pumpkins and More This site provides some basic pumpkin history, ... Big Pumpkin by Erica Silverman ..."

Cowgirl Kate And Cocoa: Horse In The House

In this fifth book in the series, Cocoa nudges his way right into Cowgirl Kate's house. He pokes his head through every doorway and finally decides to live in the best stall of all--the kitchen. What's a cowgirl to do? Well, whether under one roof--or two--there's no doubt these buckaroos will be pals forever!

In this fifth book in the series, Cocoa nudges his way right into Cowgirl Kate's house."

Favorite Stories From Cowgirl Kate And Cocoa: Spring Babies

It's springtime on the ranch. Cowgirl Kate is excited about the arrival of all the baby animals: a newborn calf, a frisky puppy, and a nest of little barn owls. Her best friend Cocoa the horse is not so excited. Babies are a lot of work! But they are also sweet, as Cocoa and beginning readers will discover in this delightful addition to Green Light Readers. Short sentences and simple dialogue keep newly independent readers engaged and confident.

It's springtime on the ranch."

Daily Discoveries for OCTOBER (ENHANCED eBook)

Make every day a special day in your classroom with the creative ideas in this book. Every day in the month of October is a special celebration of some kind: Fitness Day, Fire Prevention Day, Greek Mythology Day, Make-Believe Day, Great Pumpkin Day and many more. All 31 special celebrations include suggestions for making them a part of your regular curriculum: language arts, social studies, writing, math, science and health, music and drama, physical fitness, art, etc. Your students will look forward to every day of the school year when you make it a constant celebration. And they'll learn while they have fun! Included are fun patterns for writing assignments and art projects as well as lists of books that correlate with the topic for each day.

Literary Exploration The All-Around Pumpkin Book by Margery Cuyler Apples and Pumpkins by Anne Rockwell The Biggest Pumpkin Ever by Steven Kroll Big Pumpkin by Erica Silverman The Great Pumpkin Switch by Megan McDonald In a Pumpkin ..."

Farm Fun for October

Make your classroom a place of celebration with the creative ideas in this packet that focus on the farm and various plants. Each special day includes suggestions for incorporating it into your regular curriculum, such as language arts, social studies, math, science, and sensory experiences. The celebrations in this packet include Octoberfest Day, Something to \u0093Crow\u0094 about Day, Jack and the Beanstalk Day, and Great Pumpkin Day. With these ideas, your students will have fun and look forward to learning.

Literary Exploration The All-Around Pumpkin Book by Margery Cuyler Apples and Pumpkins by Anne Rockwell The Biggest Pumpkin Ever by Steven Kroll Big Pumpkin by Erica Silverman The Great Pumpkin Switch by Megan McDonald In a Pumpkin ..."

Year-Round Units for Early Childhood

September - June monthly activities for classroom use.

 Silverman , Erica . Big Pumpkin . Simon & Schuster Children's, 1995. Titherington, Jeanne. Pumpkin Pumpkin. William Morrow, 1990. Activity Card #1 Activity Card #1: Mr. Tongue (Taste) Supplies: © Teacher Created Materials, ..."

Integrated Multi-Tiered Systems of Support

Many schools have implemented academic response to intervention (RTI) and schoolwide positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) as separate initiatives. This book provides keys to making these programs more effective, seamless, efficient, and sustainable by combining them into a single multi-tiered system of support (MTSS). Steps and strategies are outlined for integrating data structures, practices, teams, and district systems. Contributing authors present detailed case examples of successful MTSS implementation in three states. In a large-size format with lay-flat binding, the book features 27 reproducible checklists and evaluation tools. Purchasers get access to a companion website where they can download and print the reproducible materials plus other helpful resources. This book is in The Guilford Practical Intervention in the Schools Series, edited by T. Chris Riley-Tillman.

The Giant Jam Sandwich • McCloud, Carol. Have You Filled a Bucket Today? A Guide to Daily Happiness for Kids • Mitchell, Margarie King. Uncle Jed's Barbershop • Silverman , Erica . The Big Pumpkin Responsible decision making • Abolafia, ..."

Choices & Changes in Life, School, and Work, Grade 2-4

This publication contains complete instructions for teaching the lessons in Choices and Changes, Grades 24. The Choices and Changes series is designed to help students understand how the U.S. economy works and their roles in the economy as consumers, savers and workers.

Seuss ' message is simple but never sappy : life may be a ' Great Balancing Act , ' but through it all " There's fun to be done . " ISBN : 0679805273 APPENDIX TWO 221 Bibliography 222 APPENDIX TWO Bibliography Silverman , Erica ."

Story Hour

Story time at the public library is the first exposure to books outside the home for many preschool children. For the librarian, it is an exciting opportunity to instill in youngsters a love of reading and books. But coming up with new ideas that hold the children’s attention can be trying. Until now. Here are 55 tried-and-true story hour programs with a thematic approach. All are highly flexible and adaptable across the full preschool age range. Most of the ideas are arranged under one of eight specific themes that include four to eight one-hour programs: barnyard animals, the Caldecott Medal, colors, families, a storytelling feast, the five senses, reptiles and amphibians, and around the world. There are also 18 individual holiday and seasonal programs. All story hours provide ideas for name tags, suggested audiovisual materials, recommended story, poetry and song selections, additional titles and a full description of the activity.

The Flannel Board Storytelling Book . H. W. Wilson , 1987 . and Robert Kaminski . Multicultural Folktales : Stories to Tell Young Children . Oryx , 1991 . Silverman , Erica . The Big Pumpkin . Illustrated by S. D. Schindler ."

Seasonal Math Activities - Fall (ENHANCED eBook)

Creative hands-on activities to help students learn and review important math concepts through games, holiday fun, projects and children's literature. Included are lists of materials needed and clear directions for each activity as well as the skills students will learn or practice by doing the activity. Skills covered include: addition and subtraction, measuring, estimating, graphing and much more.

Pumpkin. Head. Shapes. Directions. Shapes Pattern Sheet Big Pumpkin Sequencing Directions. learning geometric shapes (circle, square, triangle, ... learning ordinal numbers sequencing Big Pumpkin by Erica Silverman chalkboard."