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Sophie’s Squash | March 19, 2014

by Pat Zietlow Miller, illustrated by Anne Wilsdorf (Schwartz & Wade/Random House, January 2013)

Sophie and Bernice are the best of friends. They go everywhere together — taking walks, practicing their somersaults down the hill, and going to storytime at the library.  But their relationship isn’t quite typical, because Bernice is a squash, whom Sophie acquired at the farmer’s market. When Bernice begins to lose some of her shape and gain a few spots (ahem, freckles), Sophie is sad to say goodbye, but soon discovers a way to sprout new friendships, too.  ‘Sophie’s Squash’ is unusual in the best possible way; a story that is at the same time oddball and relatable, unique and classic. Unlike Bernice, this delightful picture book will stay fresh for many seasons to come.

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