Pizza – Frank Asch, Aladdin, (9781442466760), 2016
Format: Paperback
Rating: 1- 5 (5 is excellent or a Starred review) 3
Genre: Picture Book
What did you like about the book? Baby Bear is heading out to a new pizza restaurant with Papa Bear and Mama Bear. Baby Bear has never had pizza, but once he tries it he absolutely loves it. That night Baby Bear even dreams about pizza. A pizza shaped space ship lands and he samples a variety of pizzas offered by “three alien chefs.” These include macaroni and cheese pizza, peanut butter and jelly pizza, and chocolate chip pizza. When Baby Bear heads down to breakfast he turns down all of Papa and Mama’s suggestions. He wants pizza, of course. Frank Asch’s signature simple style is full of expression and color. The text stands out against the white background making it easy for beginning readers to decipher. Another fun Bear adventure.
Anything you didn’t like about it? No
To whom would you recommend this book? This is a fun read aloud for fans of Frank Asch’s Bear books. Readers who have ever tried a new food will identify with Baby Bear. The layout of the text makes this a good choice for early readers. Add this to a story time about food.
Who should buy this book? Public libraries and elementary school libraries
Where would you shelve it? Picture Books
Should we (librarians/readers) put this at the top of our “to read” piles? No
Reviewer’s Name, Library (or school), City: Catherine Coyne, Mansfield Public Library, Mansfield, MA
Date of review: 8/3/16
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