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Matilda and The Gift of Friendship
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Matilda and the Thankful Pumpkin is a tender, rhyming story that celebrates kindness, empathy, and the magic of friendship.

 

When Matilda the lizard decides to explore the world beyond her kitchen window, she never imagines she’ll meet a teary pumpkin stuck in the middle of the plaza. With her cheerful spirit and helping heart, Matilda turns a moment of sadness into the beginning of a lasting bond.

 

Through playful rhyme and vibrant illustrations, young readers will learn that helping others doesn’t just make the world brighter—it makes our hearts grow too.

 

Perfect for:

  • Ages 3 to 8

  • Teaching empathy, generosity, and courage

  • Bedtime or classroom reading

  • Fans of The Little Blue Truck and The Kindness Quilt

 

Highlights:

  • Beautifully illustrated, full-color pages

  • Simple rhymes that delight both children and grown-ups

  • A touching lesson on how one small act of kindness can change everything

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