When she was two, she moved to a country town in Cumbria, in the north of England, where people collected their milk in cans from the farm, and fairies seemed to lurk in the wildflowers outside. She lives in Oxford, England.Helen Cooper was born in London in 1963. Tots 2 Tweens About the Author Helen Cooper has written and illustrated many books for children. Kathleen McInerneys narration and the sound effects brought the characters to life. Its lively background music had my kids dancing around the living room. The Suburban Jungle The audio of Pumpkin Soup did not disappoint. What made it even better was the fact that this story came with a CD so my children could read it over and over again. Starred, School Library Journal This is such a cute story about three friends: Cat, Squirrel, and Duck. Readers will linger over each page, savoring the delicious illustrations. The trio spats and Duck waddles off in a huff. until Duck wants to be Head Cook and stir the soup. Pore over the lush illustrations while listening! -AudioFile Housemates Squirrel, Cat and Duck team up for activities. The musical accompaniment complements the action. Oppenheim Toy Portfolio, Platinum Award Winner voices Ducks discontent with a whine Cats despair over the missing friend with tears and Squirrels fear of searching in the wood with diminutive squeaks. Kathleen McInerneys narration is colorful, the music is lively and both add just the right touch to a little story of friends who fall out and then find a way to make it up. School Library Journal This book and CD set is a nice gift to give this season. Review Quotes Kathleen McInerney reads Helen Coopers warm and expressive text (Farrar, Straus, 1999), giving each character a unique voice.This would make a good listening center and fit in nicely with autumn storytelling.

Included at the end is a recipe for delicious pumpkin soup. Rendered in pictures richly evoking autumn, Helen Coopers delightful story will resonate for an child who has known the difficulties that come with friendship. It isnt long before the Cat and the Squirrel start to worry about him and begin a search for their friend. But one day the Duck wants to stir instead, and then there is a horrible squabble, and he leaves the cabin in a huff. The Cat slices up the pumpkin, the Squirrel stirs in the water, and the Duck tips in just enough salt. Book Synopsis By the Kate Greenaway Medalist Deep in the woods in an old white cabin, three friends make their pumpkin soup the same way every day.

Pumpkin soup picture book