Stories · Ages 2–4
The Great Pumpkin Hunt
Autumn had come to The Old Cottage. The leaves were orange and crunchy. "Today," said Monkey, "we're going on a pumpkin hunt!"
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Under a big pile of leaves, Monkey found... one pumpkin! A tiny one. "One!" he shouted.
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By the garden gate, two round pumpkins were sitting in a row. Monkey counted them with his finger. "One, two!"
Can you count to two with your fingers?
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Under the apple tree there were three more pumpkins, hiding in the long grass. "One, two, three!" counted Monkey.
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Squirrel peeped out from the hedge. "Psst! Four pumpkins are hiding behind the shed," she whispered. "One, two, three, four!"
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Monkey and his friends carried every pumpkin to the cottage. They gave each one a happy face, ready for Halloween. The end!
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The end
Let's talk about the story
- Where did Monkey find the most pumpkins?
- Can you find something orange near you?
- What face would you give your pumpkin?
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