Tiny Pie
Written by: Mark Bailey and Michael Oatman
Illustrated by: Edward Hemingway
Published by: Running Press Kids Imprint of Running Press Book Publ. May 2013
Ages: 4 – 8 years
Theme: there is something for everyone, you can do anything even if you’re tiny, fitting in.
Opening Lines: Once upon a night-time, there was a party on Elephant Lane. It was not a birthday party, a holiday party, or a tea party. It was a grown-up party-you know-for big people.
Synopsis: (on amazon) Little Ellie the elephant is the only kid at a grown-up party. No one is paying any attention to poor Ellie, and she can’t reach the food! Why must everything be for big people?
Then to Ellie’s surprise, she discovers a little chef mouse inside a hole in the wall, and he’s filming a cooking show! Ellie can see that his sharp senses are key ingredients for a successful tiny pie. Will this be the perfect snack that’s just her size? As an added treat, Alice Waters has contributed a delicious tiny apple pie recipe perfect for little hands (and big appetites)!
Why I like it: This adorable book so beautifully illustrated by Edward Hemingway is breath-taking. Wonderful illustrations are a feast for young eyes. Imagine a tiny cooking show filmed for tv going on inside the wall of your kitchen. When Ellie joins in with the cooking there is a party to be had and the mice take over the kitchen. What is even better is that Ellie gets to have a pie just the right size for her
Resources/Findings: Edward Hemingway’s blog and artwork… http://edward-hemingway.squarespace.com/
Mark’s website… http://www.markbaileywriter.com/
Some fun cooking ideas for kids… http://www.buzzfeed.com/melissaharrison/cooking-with-kids#.pwvWAG4aG
A great book written by one of my writing buddies – Vivian Kirkfield has wonderful craft and cooking recipes and reading choices for children – a winning resource to help build a child’s self-esteem… http://www.amazon.com/Self-Esteem-Crafting-Positive-Parental-Participation/dp/0967014751
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Oh, this looks absolutely irresistible. And what fun to have a bonus recipe!
Thank you Barbara. Glad you liked the choice today. The pictures are adorable.
Sounds like the author really knows what draws kids in! A good find, and thanks for the info on Vivian’s book also. I look forward to checking them both out!
Hi Lindsey, thanks for popping in. Yes it is a real cute find, and you will not be disappointed with Vivian’s book. (pst: Egg-in-the-Nest on page 99 is my favourite) Here is also a link to a previous post I did about Vivian’s Book… https://thepatientdreamer.com/2015/06/11/show-me-how/
Cooking is fun for everyone! Thanks for sharing this one-new to me!
Your welcome Wendy. Have a great weekend.
Love this author’s sense of what kids will find delightful and intriguing. Thanks for showcasing!
Your welcome Jilanne. Yes, knowing what will tickle a child’s funny-bone.
The illustrations look sumptuous and inviting and I love that a kid-friendly recipe is included. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you. Glad you liked the choice today Gabi. If you love fun recipes and activities for kids check out Vivian’s book.
The pictures look adorable. The story sounds sweet. Thanks for the suggestion.
Thank you. You’re welcome.
I love parties, cooking, and pie, so this sounds like a good picture book for me. And I’m lucky enough to have Vivian’s book, it truly is a gem!
Ha, this is right up your ally, I would think. Glad you also love my writing buddy’s book. Have a great weekend.
Love this book, and Edwards art – so rich and inspiring!
Yes it is gorgeous! Thanks Julie. Have a great weekend.
Sounds cute!
It is, thanks for dropping by.
I love books about cooking! This one looks so sweet.
It is sweet Andrea, you will enjoy the recipe.
Love that cover! What an adorable book. I love the elephant’s perspective.
Thanks Pat. Glad you liked it.