Princess Truly Picks a Pumpkin - by Kelly Greenawalt (Paperback)

About the Book

Take a magical trip to the pumpkin patch with Princess Truly and her magical, sparkling curly hair.

Book Synopsis

Take a magical trip to the pumpkin patch with Princess Truly and her magical, sparkling curly hair!

Join favorite character Princess Truly and her dog, Sir Noodles, on a trip to the pumpkin patch! Princess Truly wants to find a marvelous pumpkin that is extra special. But all the pumpkins in the patch are ordinary, orange and round! With a shake of her magical, sparkling curls, Princess Truly creates a pumpkin that is just-right: a RAINBOW pumpkin!

Told in sweet rhyming text and with adorable illustrations, Princess Truly Picks a Pumpkin is the perfect fall story for your little one!

Princes Truly books promote messages of empowerment, confidence, and a positive self-image. Collect them all!

Review Quotes

Praise for Princess Truly Pick a Pumpkin:

"An endearing autumnal romp." -- Kirkus Reviews

Praise for I Am Curious! (Princess Truly #7):

"This delightful book features a relatable and inquisitive little girl who many readers -- especially those who love science -- will be able to identify with." -- School Library Journal

Praise for I Am Mighty! (Princess Truly #6):

"[T]he limited vocabulary and rhymed endings help young readers predict their way through the stories. Greenawalt's nod to the beauty of girls of color offers an opportunity for all children to hone their reading chops." -- School Library Journal

Praise for Off I Go! (Princess Truly #2):

"This adorable story is a must-have for fans of the series, as well as a great addition to any early chapter book section." -- School Library Journal

Praise for I Am a Super Girl! (Princess Truly #1):

"Readers will respond to this confident, can-do girl who demonstrates that magical adventures are easy to create." -- Kirkus Reviews

"Divided into three short stories and illustrated with energetic, colorful images that both mirror and deepen the text, this transitional chapter book is ideal for brand-new readers." -- Publishers Weekly

Praise for Princess Truly in I Am Truly:

Named a Best Book of 2017 by Essence Magazine

"The perfect choice for youngsters from pre-K to second grade." -- Essence

"A celebration of boundless potential... positive, fun, and truly lively." -- Kirkus Reviews

Praise for Princess Truly in My Magical, Sparkling Curls:

"Girls... will welcome this gleeful celebration of self-confidence and black girl magic." -- Publishers Weekly

"Explores the magical potential of Afro hair... [a] home-away tale worth the trip." -- Kirkus Reviews

"Princess Truly is a bold and bright role model of positive self-image and embracing your unique diversity." -- Booklist

"Defies predictability... pair with Andrea Beaty's Rosie Revere, Engineer (2013) for another story about a strong, independent, capable girl." -- Booklist

About the Author

KELLY GREENAWALT is a children's book author, wife, and mother of seven living just outside Houston, Texas. Princess Truly was inspired by her daughters, Calista and Kaia, who are smart, spunky, and have magical curls of their own.

AMARIAH RAUSCHER is an artist and illustrator specializing in luminous watercolor illustration. She lives with her husband and children in Illinois, where she enjoys drawing, painting, and bringing Princess Truly's newest journeys to life.