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Ivy Blue's Greatest Pumpkin Playhouse

Ivy Blue dreams of having her very own playhouse, but her parents think a pumpkin patch is a better idea. When Ivy Blue discovers a lonely pumpkin in the patch, she decides to treat it with special care. With the extra love and attention, her pumpkin grows and grows. Ivy Blue even gives her pumpkin a name: Autumn.

As Halloween nears, Autumn grows too large to become a jack-o’-lantern, leaving Ivy Blue with a dilemma—what do you do with a giant pumpkin?

With beautifully crafted illustrations and an interactive element that engages readers to find a butterfly in each picture, this heartwarming tale of friendship, giving back to the environment, and realizing one's dreams in unexpected ways will delight readers in every season.

Visual Interactive Elements:

Do you spy the butterfly?

There are 29 yellow butterflies creatively sprinkled throughout the book, one on each illustration. Often the butterfly is obvious, making it easy for younger children to spot, but sometimes the butterfly is shy and requires a bit more searching to find. For a key to where the yellow butterflies are hidden, click here.

A splash of blue

Ivy Blue has a unique name and nickname (Blue Girl). While her favorite colors are pink and purple, she makes sure to wear a “splash of blue” to match the color of her sparkling blue eyes. The “splash of blue” may be small, such as a hair bow or trim on her clothing, or more prominent like a hat or backpack.