An honest and uplifting story about how love can grow in a blended family.
A mother and daughter love watching their tiny pumpkin plant grow. Then Mum's new partner Sam moves in with all her stuff . and everything changes. The child doesn't want to share her space - or her mum. But Sam turns out to be great at gardening and making up games. As the pumpkin plant grows, so does the love in this new family.
This reassuring yet real portrayal of introducing a new partner will help children cope with change and navigate their emotions as their family grows.
Featuring a same-sex couple and from an own voice LGTBQ+ author, this sensitively told story celebrates the ups and downs of building a blended family after divorce and separation.
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| ISBN: | 9781805134183 |
| Publication date: | 10th September 2026 |
| Author: | Poppy ONeill |
| Illustrator: | Brizida Magro |
| Publisher: | Nosy Crow an imprint of Nosy Crow Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 32 pages |
| Genres: |
Children’s picture books Stories about Family and Friends PSHE: Family Issues |
An honest and uplifting story about how love can grow in a blended family.A mother and daughter love watching their tiny pumpkin plant grow. Then Mum's new partner Sam moves in with all her stuff . and everything changes.
The Pumpkin Seed features in the following genres: Children’s picture books, Stories about Family and Friends, PSHE: Family Issues
Paperback, Hardback. £7.19, down from the £7.99 cover price. In Stock.
The Pumpkin Seed was written by Poppy ONeill and published by Nosy Crow an imprint of Nosy Crow Ltd
The Pumpkin Seed has 32 pages
£7.19, reduced from £7.99. In Stock.