Millie Fleur's Pumpkin Problem

New York Times-bestselling character Millie Fleur has a BIG problem in this compact storybook perfect for the season! Millie Fleur's garden is full of unusual and interesting plants that each have their own unique challenges. But when Millie Fleur turns her attention to her burgeoning pumpkin patch, she may face her biggest challenge yet! A new paperback storybook featuring kid-favorite character Millie Fleur, Millie Fleur's Pumpkin Problem is the perfect pick for fall! Praise for Millie Fleur's Saves the Night: "This warm and pleasant bedtime tale will reassure kids frightened of the dark. Mandin makes a strong case that nighttime should be savored; her work will spark a sense of wonder about natural phenomena not evident during the day. ...Nighttime comes alive here." --Kirkus Reviews Praise for Millie Fleur's Poison Garden: AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AN INDIE BESTSELLER AN INDIE NEXT PICK AUDIE AWARD FINALIST ALA NOTABLE AMAZON BEST BOOK OF 2024 B&N BEST BOOK OF 2024 *"This dare-to-be-different picture book blends beautifully with the kids-to-the-rescue story... leaves readers with much to think about." -- Shelf Awareness, starred review "A girl plants a fantastical idea... This charming, low-key tale celebrates those who unabashedly find unconventional things exciting... No poison here; just a garden of delights about someone who improves things in a unique fashion." -- Kirkus Reviews "The sign at the entrance to Garden Glen boasts 'a picture-perfect place,' a phrase that hints at the neighborhood's stifling conformity. But young Millie Fleur - who's vaguely reminiscent of Wednesday Addams in Mandin's measured, sepia-toned digital illustrations - changes all that when she and her mother move into a lone, decrepit gothic house on the edge of town." -- Publishers Weekly "This charming picture book...pays homage to classic and beloved creeps like those featured in Frankenstein and The Addams Family while simultaneously creating its own... Young readers will leave inspired by Millie's refusal to hide what she loves." -- Bookpage Christy Mandin is the author and illustrator of multiple picture books. She's grown many interesting plants in her garden over the years but, so far, none with teeth or tentacles. She currently lives in Georgia with her husband and four children. Visit Christy online at christymandin.com.