Tiny Pie

PreS-Gr 1—Little Ellie is sad because she is not allowed to be a part of the grown-up party her parents are hosting. When her tummy starts rumbling and no one will pay attention, the young elephant takes matters into her own hands and discovers a whole other world behind the hole in her kitchen wall. She stumbles upon a cooking show hosted by mice and learns to make Tiny Pie. More importantly, however, she learns that even small hands, noses, mouths, and hearts can make a difference. This beautifully illustrated picture book is delightful. Readers will linger over the vibrant paintings that fill each page to soak in every detail, particularly the spread in which the many mice take over Ellie's kitchen, baking, eating, and having a grand party. The tiny creatures speak in rhyme, a fun feature for emergent readers. The appended recipe for Tiny Apple Pies is the icing on the cake.—Amy Shepherd, St. Anne's Episcopal School, Middleton, DE