Pete's a Pizza

This is a great, great kid's book. When my kids were toddlers, my husband and I used to "pancake" them--pretend to pour them out of a ladle, smooth them out on a griddle, flip them, then "pour syrup" over them and nibble on them. They thought this was absolutely hilarious and would get breathless with laughter. William Steig explores the same idea in this wonderful book, but has the father turning the son into a pizza instead. The father/son interaction--especially because both are so serious at playing this game--is both hilarious and touching. By the time the game is done, the sun has come out and Pete can go out and play with his friends after all--while carrying the happy memory of being "pizza-ed" by his dad.

I actually purchased this book before I even looked at it because I had heard such great things about it. I am so please I bought it. The pictures are adorable and the story is so silly. My husband really enjoys reading this to our baby.

My daughter and I have been making "kid banana cake" for years! We were thrilled to find a story of an adorable, but sad little boy who has a great Dad. Pete's a Pizza is a mega-favorite in our house!

My wife and I are currently expecting our first baby, so we've been prowling the children's sections of bookstores putting together a little library. Of the books we've bought so far, "Pete's a Pizza" is definitely our favorite. We truly love this book; it's sweet and funny and the illustrations are wonderful. We can't wait to read it to our little one -- and to play "pizza" with her as well!

My four-year old and I have been playing "pizza" ever since we read this book. It is hilarious fun.