Marney's Pumpkin Mix-Up Children's Book by Jane Rushmore

Written by Jane Rushmore and beautifully illustrated by Sally Darby, Marney's Pumpkin Mix-Up is a Halloween follow up to Marney's Mix-Up. This story celebrates team work and cooperation through Marney's search for some pumpkin seeds. 

When Marney spots the biggest pumpkin in the park, he is eager to to and search for the seeds inside. He doesn't want to help the other squirrels gather nuts and acorns and doesn't listen to Riley's advice. Things may not be all that they seem with this pumpkin - might this be another of Marney's mix-ups? 

With a fun story, large colourful illustrations and even a little recipe in the bag, this book is a lovely story for little ones - especially at bed time. It teaches a nice little lesson of listening to advice and the Spiced Pumpkin Loaf is a great recipe to keep you busy on a rainy afternoon.

Published by Owlet Press
Written by Jane Rushmore
Illustrated by Sally Darby

Owlet Press was founded by Samuel Langley-Swain in 2018, working with authors and illustrators with a shared passion – picture books which reflect the true diversity in children’s lives. Focusing on the challenges children face today and packaging these big issues into inclusive and accessible stories for small readers to digest and discuss with friends, families and schools. This indie children’s book publisher aims to change the world one book at a time, along with the best authors and illustrators to tell these stories.

Owlet Press have always published books that are 'incidentally inclusive' from day one and look to push this further with every title. With authors and illustrators from all walks of life - diversity is the driving ethos within this publisher. Owlet believe that it is key for young readers of colour to see children like them (and for white, non-disabled children to see children that don't always look like them) in books experiencing the joy and magic of playful, imaginative stories - a belief that we share at Babipur.