Picture Book September '25: Squash & Pumpkin: #SquashGoals

By: G.G. McQueen, Michael Slack (Illustrated by)

Hardcover Picture Book 40 pages Juvenile Nonfiction / Cooking & Food

Ages 3 to 7, Grades P to 2

Synopsis:

Acorn Squash must prove there's more to autumn than just pumpkin spice in this a hilarious "odd couple" picture book with plenty of fall flair.

It’s not easy being best friends with Pumpkin. Each fall, she’s everyone’s favorite gourd. The queen of lattes, the ultimate pie, the STAR of autumn—­pumpkin spice is EVERYWHERE!

But now Acorn Squash has #SquashGoals. She’s going to prove she has something to offer too. Voila! It’s Acorn Squash everything!

In this heartwarming and humorous tale of seasonal rivalry, plucky Acorn Squash is determined to step out of Pumpkin's trendy shadow and into the autumnal limelight.

From a Harvest Festival booth to an unexpected partnership, this story of friendship and self-discovery will teach kids that everyone has something special to offer, and being someone's favorite can be the best feeling of all.

Join the adventure as Squash and Pumpkin unite, proving that together they are the true spice of the season!