Squash & Pumpkin: #Squashgoals

By G.G. McQueen

Book Overview

It's a pumpkin spice showdown Acorn Squash wants her fair share of the seasonal spotlight in this hilarious "odd couple" picture book with plenty of fall flair.

"This fall-themed story of friendship is bursting with puns and ­adorable, big-eyed vegetables."--School Library Journal

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

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0593805909
• ISBN13: 9780593805909
• Release Date: August 2025
• Publisher: Doubleday Books for Young Readers
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 10.3" x 10.2"
• Age Range: 3 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2