Rick Agran

Pumpkin Shivaree by Rick Agran is about how the cycle of life of a pumpkin seed and then tells a story of what a pumpkin is used for once it is full grown and mature. The illustrations are very colorful. This book would be a good tool to teach my students about 1st person. Even though this book is about a pumpkin, it is still written in 1st person.

My daughter chose this book as the first to be read from a pile of seven. I totally think she likes color and this book has a great mix of contrasting colors. The story is simple, but the illustrations make it rich! :) (I picked the book for the colors as well :P )