Pumpkin Day for Boo and Belle: A Celebration of Friendship and Thanksgiving - Hardcover

Sassi, Laura

Hardcover

ISBN 13: 9798893480191

Publisher: Paraclete Press (MA), 2025

Synopsis

When Boo’s invitation to Belle’s Annual Pumpkin Tea is swept away by the wind, things don’t go quite as planned. But will these two dear friends let a little lost mail spoil their time together? Or will they find a way to weather the storm and come together in the spirit of forgiveness and thankfulness?

In this delightful, rhyming tale, Pumpkin Day for Boo and Belle brings the cozy magic of fall to life, with adorable forest animals navigating life’s little challenges. The story’s playful rhymes and vibrant illustrations make it the perfect addition to autumn bedtime routines or family storytime. As Boo and Belle work through their differences, they discover the importance of empathy, understanding, and the power of friendship.

With its joyful message of reconciliation and the reminder that every new day is a gift, this charming book will inspire young readers to appreciate the simple joys of life and the beauty of working through misunderstandings. Based on the uplifting sentiment of Psalm 118:24, this sweet story invites children—and their caregivers—to celebrate the love and gratitude that come with each day.

About this title

About the Authors

Laura Sassi has been a teacher, homeschool mom, children's ministry director and more. The author of multiple books for young children, her titles with Paraclete Press include Pumpkin Day for Boo and Belle, Happy Birthday Christmas Child, My Tender Heart Bible, My Tender Heart Prayer Book and My Tender Heart Devotions, which was a Christianity Today Book Award finalist. She writes daily from her home in New Jersey and finds special joy in sharing messages of kindness, comfort and hope at school visits, church gatherings, and other events. Visit her at https: //laurasassitales.wordpress.com/.

Farah Shah is a children's book illustrator who was born in West Yorkshire and is now based in the South of England.
If she is not drawing characters at the kitchen table, then you can often find her traveling around the UK in search of sun, sea, and a bit of inspiration.

From the Back Cover

When a windy mishap sweeps away Boos's invitation to Belle's Annual Pumpkin Tea, confusion and disappointment soon follow. Will these two friends let some missing mail dampen their spirits? Or will friendship and thankful hearts prevail?

Edition details

• Publisher: Paraclete Press (MA)
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798893480191
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Shah Farah
• Number of pages: 32