A fabulous little book describing how members of the pumpkin family became part of our diet.

Gorgeously illustrated by Olga Kofakova

Translated by Tracy Kuehn

You can get the book here and here

Note: The book is in large format, so with my A4 scanner I had to scan single page twice and then join them. On some pages you might notice this.

Contents

Riddle 3

The Biggest 5

What Is Squash’s Family Name? 8

Who Needs Tendrils and Why? 9

The Wonder at Lake Okerchobee 10

How Brother Squash Showed He Blonged 12

Why Sister Melon Was Brought to Court 14

What the King’s Court Decided 16

What the People Said 18

Caravan in the Desert 20

Brother Watermelon at Home 22

Brother Watermelon in His New Home 24

The Invisible Sentry 26

How Brother Cucumber Crossed the Border 29