A Pinecone!

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Age Range
4+
Release Date
September 10, 2024
ISBN
978-1536226263
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While Daddy is busy wrangling a mud-happy dog, someone else is collecting lots and lots of pinecones. Helen Yoon brings back the parent-child duo from Off-Limits in a droll celebration of high enthusiasm.

Daddy is a bit distracted on their autumn walk, while his curious child only has eyes for one of nature’s small wonders: a pinecone! And look, another pinecone! And another! In fact, she could gather an entire collection—an entire extended family—of pinecones if she wanted to (and she wants to!). But what then? In a story spun with visual comedy, the characters from Off-Limits return for a small adventure in outsize enthusiasm leading to a sparkly, holiday-cheer-worthy finish. Helen Yoon brings all her quirky warmth to bear on this tribute to little ones whose fixations tend to send them over the top—and the parents who lovingly help them to funnel all that passionate energy. And perhaps some of their own!

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Celebrates the joy in small things
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5.0
Plot
 
5.0
Characters
 
5.0
Writing Style
 
5.0
Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)
 
5.0
It's time for a family walk, and since Daddy is busy handling the dog, he doesn't have time to appreciate all of the neat pinecones...or just how many his daughter is taking home.

This book captures the ordinary magic of a fall day and discovering neat things outside. There's two stories in one, with the dad wrangling the rambunctious dog, and the girl amassing her pinecone treasure. I enjoyed how, when the father does find out what's going on, he looks for ways to use the pinecones in the home, thus encouraging scavenging and creativity, but also addressing the reality that bringing a heap of pinecones inside is probably going to bring much dirt and bugs too.

The illustrations play a strong role in telling the story, and the small amount of text makes for a quick read. This is a great book for those cozy fall days, or any time of year.
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