Sometimes the truth is harder to swallow than a pickle.
Punkin never meant to cause trouble. All he wanted was Aunt Connie's last delicious pickle. But one bite turns into one BIG problem when the pickle disappears, the empty jar is discovered, and everyone becomes a suspect.
As Aunt Connie launches a hilarious family investigation, Punkin finds himself trapped by a lie that only grows bigger with every question. His guilty conscience leaves him sweating, panicking, and wishing he had simply told the truth from the very beginning.
Filled with laugh-out-loud moments, lovable cousins, and a warm family atmosphere, Punkin & the Pickle: An Honest Story About Honesty teaches children that while telling the truth isn't always easy, honesty brings peace, healing, and trust.
Perfect for classroom discussions, bedtime reading, family story time, and character education, this engaging chapter book encourages young readers to make wise choices, accept responsibility, and understand that everyone makes mistakes, but everyone also has the opportunity to make things right.
Perfect for readers ages 5–10.
Inside this book, children will discover:
The importance of honesty and integrity
How lies can grow into bigger problems
The courage it takes to tell the truth
The value of forgiveness and taking responsibility
A funny, heartwarming story the whole family will enjoy
With unforgettable characters, Southern family humor, and a timeless message, Punkin & the Pickle is a story children will laugh about today and remember for years to come.
Details
- Publication Date
- Jul 6, 2026
- Language
- English
- ISBN
- 9781105092275
- Category
- Children's
- Copyright
- All Rights Reserved - Standard Copyright License
- Contributors
- By (author): Rochelle Thompson-Holloman
Specifications
- Pages
- 70
- Binding Type
- Paperback Perfect Bound
- Interior Color
- Black & White
- Dimensions
- Digest (5.5 x 8.5 in / 140 x 216 mm)
Keywords
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