Did you know that October, aside from being the month for all things Halloween, is National Pizza Month? Gerry Darnell, the founder of Pizza Magazine, named the month as such in 19841.
And did you know that 93% of Americans eat at least one slice of pizza per month, and that pizza producers worldwide sell five billion pizzas per year2? That’s a whole lot of pizza!
Whether you prefer plain, pepperoni, or pineapple, this is the month for you – and we know the perfect books to help you celebrate!
Pizza Party!
This 1993 Caldecott winner from Grace Maccarone is a great book for early readers. Short, funny text plus Emily Arnold McCully’s rich illustrations will make little chefs want to cook pizzas of their own!
LEGO City: Where's the Pizza Boy?
When you’re waiting for your pizza to arrive, time seems to stand still. Help pass the time with this LEGO City search-and-find book, where you’ll be on the lookout for the pizza delivery boy in a number of crowded scenes – look carefully!
Pete’s A Pizza
In this charming story by author and illustrator William Steig, Pete gets upset when his outdoor play date with friends is rained out. That’s when his father tries to lift his spirits – by turning him into a pizza! How can a little boy be turned into a pizza? Find out!
Do any of your favorite books have great pizza moments? Or, do you have a tasty pizza recipe? Share them with us in the comments!
