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Pickles in My Soup
Pearson, Mary 2 3 F
Children’s Press, 1999
A Rookie Reader Book, this humorous story celebrates a girl who loves pickles and eats them in many unusual
combinations with other foods. The cartoon-style illustrations add to the gaiety and sense of fun that will appeal to
beginning readers. The last page of the book contains a word list and information about the author and illustrator.
Pickles to Pittsburgh
Barrett, Judi 1 2 F
Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 1997
In this sequel to Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, the town of Chewandswallow continues its crazy weather patterns,
but people have found a way to share the excess food with the rest of the world. This book makes an excellent readaloud
and has the additional theme of sharing resources with the world community.
Pie in the Sky
Ehlert, Lois 2 3 F
Harcourt, Inc., 2004
Do pies grow on trees? A father tells his child that the cherry tree in their backyard is a pie tree, and together they
watch ithe cherries ripen are are ready to be picked. The charming farm to table picture book with collage illustrations in
Ehlert’s signature style includes a recipe for cherry pie.
Pigs in the Pantry: Fun with Math and Cooking
Axelrod, Amy 1 2 F
Scholastic Inc., 1997
Need to put some “spice” into teaching measurements to your class? This picture book, with the misadventures of
the Pig Family and its recipe for “Firehouse Chili,” will have readers laughing while learning the practical application of
correct measurements. When Mr. Pig misreads the directions, the result is a comic disaster. The book concludes with a
page of measurement facts and some questions that children can answer from the story.
Pilobolus: The Human Alphabet
Kane, John - photographer 5 3 N
Roaring Brook Press, 2005
Philbolus is a 35-year-old American dance company with an international reputation. In this creative presentation of the
alphabet, the dancers illustrate each letter as their bodies bend, twist and are shaped into ingenious designs. Colorful
and joyous, this picture book celebrates creativity, the human body and the alphabet.
Pizza
Romay, Saturnino 1 2 N
Scholastic Inc., 1994
This short picture book has one word sentences accompanying illustrations of a baker making a pizza. It begins with
“Measure.” And, concludes with “Eat!” The last page has a recipe for “Easy Pizza,” using sliced English muffins, tomato
sauce, and shredded mozzarella cheese.
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