The Pie That Molly Grew
By Sue Heavenrich
Illustrated by Chamisa Kellogg
Sleeping Bear Press, August 2023
ISBN: 9781534111844
Using "The House That Jack Built" rhyme scheme and beginning with the planting of a single seed, the journey of bringing a pumpkin to harvest comes to life. At the end, Molly's pumpkin is turned into a delicious pie for one and all to share in a celebration of gratitude. All from the seed that Molly sowed.
Illustrated by Chamisa Kellogg
Sleeping Bear Press, August 2023
ISBN: 9781534111844
Using "The House That Jack Built" rhyme scheme and beginning with the planting of a single seed, the journey of bringing a pumpkin to harvest comes to life. At the end, Molly's pumpkin is turned into a delicious pie for one and all to share in a celebration of gratitude. All from the seed that Molly sowed.
Awarded "Outstanding Science Trade Book" by the Children's Book Council
"This is the perfect book to celebrate fall, holidays, and nature," says the GROG blog
You can read my essay about "One Seed, Many Connections" on Beth Anderson's blog
Judy Bradbury writes about why this book is important for kids
“From seed to pie, this book covers every part of pumpkin growth with outstanding back matter, ” writes Kevin Daugherty, education director for Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom.
"This is the perfect book to celebrate fall, holidays, and nature," says the GROG blog
You can read my essay about "One Seed, Many Connections" on Beth Anderson's blog
Judy Bradbury writes about why this book is important for kids
“From seed to pie, this book covers every part of pumpkin growth with outstanding back matter, ” writes Kevin Daugherty, education director for Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom.
Awarded the 2024 "Growing Good Kids Book Award" by the American Horticultural Society and Junior Master Gardener.
Selected by NY Agriculture in the Classroom as the 2025 Agriculture Literacy Week book.
Selected by IN Farm Bureau as 2026 Book of the Year for Ag in the Classroom
You can find a copy of The Pie that Molly Grew at an independent book store near you, or order online at Bookshop
Selected by NY Agriculture in the Classroom as the 2025 Agriculture Literacy Week book.
Selected by IN Farm Bureau as 2026 Book of the Year for Ag in the Classroom
You can find a copy of The Pie that Molly Grew at an independent book store near you, or order online at Bookshop