{"product_id":"the-thing-about-pie-hardcover","title":"The Thing about Pie - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAmy Hest\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eChristopher Thornock\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAs homey as its subject, a sweet tribute to America's favorite dessert and the love that gets baked into it.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is just about the perfect day: a morning in the kitchen baking, a bike ride across town with a fresh pie in the basket, and Grampa waiting to share warm slices in the park. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThree-time Christopher Award winner Amy Hest narrates in the second person, allowing young readers to identify with the protagonist's burgeoning independence--taking the lead in the kitchen and center stage at a picnic. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIllustrator Christopher Thornock renders these simple joys, unplugged and screen-free, in warm, sunlight-washed tones.\u003ci\u003e The Thing About Pie\u003c\/i\u003e is the perfect book to share at bedtime, circle time, or in the park with a snack.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmy Hest\u003c\/b\u003e's many acclaimed children's books include \u003ci\u003eBunny Should Be Sleeping\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestseller \u003ci\u003eKiss Good Night\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBuster and the Baby\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOn The Night Of The Shooting Star\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBig Bear and Little Bear Go Fishing\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eSometimes It's Nice To Be Alone\u003c\/i\u003e. A three-time winner of the prestigious Christopher Award, she lives in New York City. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eChristopher Thornock\u003c\/b\u003e is an illustrator, artist, and professor of illustration. The illustrator of \u003ci\u003eBrave Old Blue\u003c\/i\u003e, written by Colleen Muske, he lives with his family and their cats and dogs in the Mountain West of the USA.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 11.2 x 9.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 25, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53122167603520,"sku":"9780823460342","price":37.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/4739\/1040\/files\/dmnrCKbowD9780823460342.webp?v=1788951699","url":"https:\/\/bookapproved.com\/products\/the-thing-about-pie-hardcover","provider":"Book Approved ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}