10 Books to Read on Pizza Day
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When I looked at an online fun holiday calendar, I noticed that there are quite a few silly holidays devoted to pizza!
There is:
- January 8 – 14 – Pizza Week
- February 9 – Pizza Day
- April 5 – Deep Dish Pizza Day
- May 19 – Pizza Party Day
- May 22 – Bitcoin Pizza Day
- June 23 – Detroit Style Pizza Day
- September 5 – Cheese Pizza Day
- September 20 – Pepperoni Pizza Day
- October – Pizza Month
I think it is safe to say that many people love pizza!
I’m pretty sure that my kids learn through their stomachs. Food, especially treat foods that we don’t eat often, seems to be a big motivator. They will happily stay engaged in lessons if there is food involved. I promise I do feed them!
We will eat pizza at least one of those days, but I also wanted to include a few books about pizza too. I’m pretty sure that my children learn through their stomachs, so I try to match educational foods to food any chance I get.
Pizza Day Books
The Little Red Hen (Makes a Pizza) by Philomen Sturges
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In this cute spin on the classic The Little Red Hen, readers follow the Little Red Hen as she bakes a pizza. She asks all of her animal friends for help, but they all have excuses. Will she be willing to share after working alone?
This would be a great book before a family pizza night in addition to Pizza Day.
The Princess and the Pepperoni Pizza by Amy Joy and Hans Christian Anderson
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This fairy tale is a fun mash-up of a classic fairy tale (The Princess and the Pea) and a choose-your-own-adventure book.
Children can choose to put a pizza under the princess’s mattress and see what silliness happens next. They get to make other choices throughout the book. Choose-your-own-adventure-style books are fun for kids because they get a bit of control. They can also read the book over and over while making different choices.
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This easy reader is perfect for a pizza-themed poetry teatime! The rhyming verse and simple text make this a cute choice for a beginning reader.
The Deep Dish on Pizza! (History of Fun Stuff) by Stephen Krensky
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Combining something kids love (pizza) with learning (history) is a winning combination. This book even ties in a little geography and science.
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A poorly timed sneeze turns a wish for world peace into a wish for world pizza. What will happen as pizza falls from the sky around the globe? I’m pretty sure my kids would love to have world pizza.
Stone Pizza by Susan K. Mitchell
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Coyote is determined to create a pizza while wandering the desert. Not everyone believes in him, but he has a few animal helpers. This book highlights the benefits of teamwork and sharing.
This is a cute spin on the classic Stone Soup.
Charlie Piechart and the Case of the Missing Pizza Slice by Marilyn Sadler
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This story is a cute way to practice fractions. There is actually quite a bit of math practice for a fairly short story. This is the perfect book to read before ordering pizza for your family – especially if no one agrees on a single topping.
Fidget Grows a Pizza Garden by Jodie Fitz
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Fidget wants to grow a garden just like her neighbor and friend, so she jumps at the chance to plant a pizza garden with her mom.
After you finish the story, plant your own pizza garden with this cute little kit. It contains everything you need to grow tomatoes, basil, oregano, green bell pepper, scallions, and Italian parsley.
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Pizza!: A Slice of History by Greg Pizzoli
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I love any opportunity to add a little history whenever possible. This book will give young children a basic overview of the history of pizza and its variations around the world.
Pizza at Sally’s by Monica Wellington
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This book follows Sally as she bakes a pizza. First, she needs to harvest tomatoes from the garden. Children are shown where each ingredient comes from so they understand where food comes from.
Bonus: Add in a writing assignment with this free printable pizza writing prompt.
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