A Pipkin of Pepper | 
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| Author: Helen Cooper
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Category: Book
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Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 662472
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1st
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Pages: 32
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 10.5 x 10.4 x 0.4
ISBN: 0374359539
EAN: 9780374359539
ASIN: 0374359539
Publication Date: September 6, 2005
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Product Description
A companion to the best-selling Pumpkin Soup
Duck, Cat, and Squirrel, the three animal friends from Pumpkin Soup, are out of salt, a key ingredient of their special recipe. Duck insists upon coming along with Cat and Squirrel on the shopping trip to the city. It’s his first visit, and he’s a little scared, but he forgets everything when he spots a pepper store. What if they bought a pipkin of pepper to add to the soup? When he turns around to tell Cat and Squirrel about his great idea, he realizes they’re gone!This perfect book about getting lost, with the sage reminder to stay put if you do, is illustrated with warm, cleverly detailed paintings.
Book Description
Delicious!, Duck becomes separated from his friends Cat and Squirrel when he gets the notion of buying some pepper for the pumpkin soup they always make together. “[A] gentle tale of friendship and lessons learned . . . Readers will be reassured by this beguiling rendition of a common childhood experience.” – School Library Journal “Gorgeous and delightful.” – Kirkus Reviews “A colorful tale with a serious message.” – The Houston Chronicle “An appetizing finish.” – Publishers Weekly
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 Narrative not as memorable as Pumpkin Soup September 4, 2008
H. Sapiens (Sacramento, CA United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
3 stars for story, 4.5 stars for illustrations.
Pumpkin soup was a delightful book with narrative that flowed fluidly and enchantingly - it pulled you in and held you. Narrative that a preschooler was quick to memorize - narrative that flowed with the pictures. As such, I was ecstatic to preorder the paperback version of Pipkin of Pepper.
In this sequel to Pumpkin Soup, Cat, Squirrel, and Duck are back and going to the city to buy salt. On the way, Cat and Squirrel cajole Duck that if he is lost he is to stay put! Whereas Pumpkin Soup delivered life lessons in finely crafted prose, Pipkin of Pepper leaves little to interpretation. Well... you guessed it - Duck gets lost and does not stay put! Here's where the story falls apart. Rather than go on a quest to find Duck - in one short paragraph he is plied with pepper and comfort and then Cat and Squirrel just show up. The story is over before it started - no time for suspense, climax, or character building (a major strength of Helen Cooper's previous work). And what is the reward for getting lost - he gets to fly in a helicopter, thus failing to deliver another important life lesson - that consequences for mistakes are not positive. The story line is dull and choppy. I would rate it a very grudging 3 stars if it wasn't for the rich and vibrant illustrations, if not lacking a wee bit of imagination.
I cannot recommend Pumpkin Soup highly enough. However, as for this book I would suggest you peruse it at the bookstore before purchasing. The illustrations alone may be worth purchasing for some children. If it was my own opinion alone that this book was less than stellar, I could forgive it. However, my 4-year old who cares far more about story lines than pictures was very disappointed in this book and said she does not want to read it again - and that speaks volumes.
The darling trio is back! June 4, 2007
Stacey Reynolds (virginia)
My daughter loved the 1st one so much we had to get the sequel. We were not disappointed. What a lovely way to approach the subject of getting lost to a small child. Of course the illustrations are outstanding. Helen Coopper gets kids.
great sequel to Pumpkin Soup September 29, 2006
R. D. De waart (hong kong)
We had been waiting for the sequel to Pumpkin Soup, as it was very loved in our house. The illustrations in Helen Cooper's books are so beautiful and clever, down to the tiniest details. The story is eloquently told and offers good lessons for young readers, ie. don't wander off and if you get lost, stay where you are, etc. We really look forward to DELICIOUS that comes out this fall. These are great books to buy for a 2-5 year old, though older children can certainly enjoy them too.
Behind the Scenes View December 8, 2005
Felicia B. Gershberg (Sunnyvale, CA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
We had the privilege of a class field trip to a local bookstore to hear Helen Cooper talk about how she created this book. She fascinated a roomful of elementary school students (including many kindergartners) with her explanation of how she was motivated to write this book (trying to teach her daughter about what to do if she got lost), of her process of creating illustrations (she gets to buy as many paints and brushes and other art supplies as she wants, because it's her job!), and of the quirky elements and details in her pictures that were inspired by real-life images (a funky grinder in a coffee shop led to the pepper mill skyline in the book). Turn the pages of this book over and over to appreciate it all!
After Reading Pumpkin Soup....... October 30, 2005
Mathew A. Shember (Cupertino, CA United States)
Grandmum gave my daughter the Pumpkin Soup book which was an instant hit; my wife spotted "A Pipkin of pepper" in the local bookstore.
We again meet our three friends Cat, Squirrel and Duck with a brand new HORROR! No Salt! So they must head off to the city to get more. Duck wants to go but cat and squirrel want him to stay since he is too little. Of course an argument happens and they let him go with a promise that if he gets lost he has to stay put.
Of course along the way pepper is discovered and invariable causes the duck to get lost.
The art work is well done on this one. There is much to look at and you even get some "helper" bugs talking about what they see as in will the duck get lost?
It is another hit with my daughter (who is four) and I will have to read this one every night for awhile.
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