Sophie's Squash

I read Sophie's Squash by Pat Zietlow Miller and illustrated by Anne Wilsdorf
I read it in my library
5 stars

Sophie's squash is about Sophie and the squash she picks up at the Farmer's Market. Most people buy squash so they can do something like cook it, which is what Sophie's mom planned on doing. How could she possibly cook it after Sophie starts toting it around like a baby doll and names it Bernice? Well, she can't. As most people (not Sophie) know, a squash won't last forever. What happens once the squash turns squishy is what turns this from a somewhat funny book to a super sweet story of love and patience.

I love the way this was written. It is a joy for children, especially those with a great imagination like Sophie or ones that form a special attachment to toys or other items. At the same time, it is entertaining for parents to read as well. The pictures are not as cute as most kids would like, but they go along with the autumn theme of the story. I am not sure if this would go well in a story time setting for younger preschoolers, but I know there are a lot of kids out there that will love this story as much as I do. Once you are done reading the book you will understand why Sophie has just one squash on the first end pages and 2 on the last, just another reason why this one is a charming read.