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This humorous and heart-warming story from the creators of the #1 New York Times Bestseller The Complete Cookbook for Young Chefs celebrates the love of cooking and helps children overcome their fear of trying new foods and includes an ATK recipe for the perfect pie.
Peyton is particular. But she's not picky. Grownups use that word a lot. Picky. Picky. Picky. It's never a good thing. And it's not fair. Peyton likes dogs and cats, scooters and bikes, pools and beaches. And Peyton likes to try new things. She recently mastered long division in math class and loves to practice the saxophone--as long as her adorable dog Mila doesn't howl! But Peyton is particular when it comes to food. Peyton doesn't like it when two foods touch on her plate. Peyton doesn't like green foods. Or orange foods. Or red foods. Peyton doesn't like foods that are gooey or gummy, sticky or slimy, frosted or flaky. And Peyton most definitely doesn't like chunky or lumpy foods.
Thanksgiving is our most universal holiday, beloved by adults and children. But Thanksgiving can also be a challenge for young eaters who struggle with new tastes and new experiences. Peyton is the hero of this food lover's tale and she is determined to confront her fear of new foods by finding a Thanksgiving pie she truly likes, even if it's flaky, lumpy, or chunky.
Author Notes
America's Test Kitchen has been teaching home cooks how to be successful in the kitchen for 25 years. The mission of America's Test Kitchen Kids is to build a new generation of empowered cooks, engaged eaters, and curious experimenters. To learn more about our kid-tested and kid-approved books, Young Chefs' Club subscription box program, website, podcast, and more, visit www.americastestkitchen.com/kids.
Jack Bishop has been writing about food for more than 30 years. He is the author of six cookbooks and has edited dozens more. Jack has been a fixture on public television for the past 20 years and he leads the creative teams at America's Test Kitchen. This is his first picture book.
Michelle Mee Nutter is a Boston-based illustrator constantly in awe of food. The skills she lacks in the kitchen, Michelle makes up for in her studio that she shares with a lovable cat and four other artists.
Reviews (2)
School Library Journal Review
Gr 2--4--Young Peyton has been labeled a picky eater by her parents, Peter and Penny. Longing to rid herself of that unflattering adjective, Peyton pledges to sample every pie that is brought to her family's Thanksgiving dinner. Peyton's promise to herself turns out to be a daunting challenge. Her friends and relatives are adventurous bakers who arrive with Chess pie, a French galette, Mississippi Mud, a ruffled milk pie, and more gourmet desserts. Despite having a relatively simple and common concept, the story takes as much time setting up the conflict as it spends detailing each family member's arrival. Plot-wise, little happens other than family after family presenting different varieties of pie. The text is very wordy; each page is packed with dialogue or reiteration of what is shown on the page. On the other hand, Nutter's rich palette is autumnal without being monochromatic. Pies look delectable, and as much color and detail is given to the people as the pastries. So many kinds of families are present: non-white families, mixed-race families, queer families. Peyton herself is biracial with brown skin and natural hair. And there are no penalties for arriving at Thanksgiving alone, or even with a store-bought dessert. All are welcome at this table. In the end, Peyton learns to appreciate new things and is taught a new philosophy of life by her aunt. Plus, back matter includes a recipe for "Best-Ever Apple Pie" made with store-bought crust. VERDICT Beautiful art and sensitivity to diversity and difference overcomes the staleness of the story; this is a celebration of food and family for any collection needing a refreshingly modern Thanksgiving treatment.--Chance Lee Joyner, Haverhill P.L., MA
Publisher's Weekly Review
Biracial Peyton, who has a Black dad and a white mom, isn't picky when it comes to a lot of things--she "likes dogs and cats, scooters and bikes, pools and beaches," Bishop writes--but she has preferences surrounding food, especially around colors and textures. Her parents put a lot of effort into hosting their annual Thanksgiving dinner, however, so Peyton decides to diversify her palate, starting with the pies that guests bring. Dense pages and lengthy pie descriptions may not interest all readers, but the group makes for a merry gathering; Nutter's digital illustrations are richly colored and inclusive, and Peyton's food particularities will resonate with many. A recipe for "Best-Ever Apple Pie" is included. Ages 4--8. (Sept.)
