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The Humble Pie

by Jory John Publisher: HARPERCOLLINS

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A school project brings Humble Pie into view

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Hardcover New English

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Awards & Recognition

  • Series recognition

    #1 New York Times bestselling series

    The Food Group series is described as a #1 New York Times bestselling series; this recognition is attributed to ...

AlbakiReads Editorial

A school project brings Humble Pie into view

Humble Pie is happy to let others take the spotlight—until a school project pairs him with his best friend, Jake the Cake. That setup turns a familiar classroom collaboration into a story about the difference between making room for others and keeping your own ideas hidden. Part of Jory John’s Food Group picture-book series, the book uses its food-character cast to explore speaking up and sharing attention, with humor woven into the lesson.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 who enjoy humorous picture books
  • Young readers interested in stories about friendship and speaking up
  • Families familiar with the Food Group series

Themes

Finding your voiceFriendshipSharing the spotlightSchool projects

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Book overview

Serve up the eighth picture book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Food Group series from Jory John and Pete Oswald!

The Humble Pie likes to give others the spotlight. Aw, shucks!--they deserve it!

But when he's paired with his best friend, Jake the Cake, for a school project, he soon realizes that staying in the shadows isn't always as sweet as pie. Readers of all ages will laugh along as their new pie pal discovers that letting your voice be heard always takes the cake!

Jory John and Pete Oswald serve up another heaping plate of laughs and lessons with this empowering, witty, and charming addition to their #1 New York Times bestselling series!

Check out Jory John and Pete Oswald's other funny bestselling books for kids ages four to eight and anyone who wants a laugh:

    The Bad SeedThe Good EggThe Cool BeanThe Couch PotatoThe Smart CookieThe Sour GrapeThe Big CheeseThe Good Egg Presents: The Great Eggscape!The Bad Seed Presents: The Good, the Bad, and the Spooky!The Cool Bean Presents: As Cool as It Gets!The Big Cheese Presents: Have Yourself a Cheesy Little ChristmasThe Bad Seed Goes to the LibraryThe Good Egg and the Talent ShowThe Cool Bean Makes a SplashThat's What Dinosaurs Do

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