Seeds Tested, Surprise Insight: Pumpkin Book Versus Classroom Magic… We recently picked up How Many Seeds in a Pumpkin? by Margaret McNamara, expecting a simple counting story. Instead, we discovered a surprising lesson in curiosity and estimation. Mr. Tiffin’s Classroom Series brilliantly blends math and storytelling, turning a humble pumpkin into a doorway for discovery. As the teacher and students weigh and divide the pumpkins, we felt nailed to the chairs—was it graphing, guessing, or pure scientific wonder? The reveal at the end, with the shocking number of seeds tucked inside, was a masterclass in optimism. Even us, jaded by test results, marveled at the children’s enthusiasm. The illustrations are a joy, and the text is ripe for discussion, whether explaining squaring pumpkins or celebrating effort over perfection. This isn’t just a book; it’s a lesson in humility and the magic of surprise.