Sophie’s Squash by Pat Zietlow Miller

Have you ever loved something so much you never want to let it go? That’s the case with Sophie’s Squash by Pat Zietlow Miller, a silly and heartwarming tale about young Sophie and her squash named Bernice. Sophie takes Bernice with her everywhere she goes, but over time, Bernice gets a little spotted and squishy. Sophie learns how to care for her squash in the way that it needs, and along the way, she learns about the circle of life.