A Pie Went by

by Carolyn Dunn, Christopher Santoro (Illustrator)

King Bing plans to offer a pie to Queen Bea when he asks her to marry him, but the animals he passes on the way have other ideas.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

32 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1, 2000

Reviews

[Melki · Rating 1 out of 5]

A bunch of animals follow along with a guy on his way to woo his true-love . . . with the pie he wears on his head.

Yeah.

It doesn't get any better after that. Combine the annoying story with the borderline-creepy artwork by Christopher Santoro, and, well - you've got a sticky mess. Best to avoid.

[Edward Osborn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book, was my daughter's favorite for many months. A bit long but the cadence and different voices for the animals makes it a big hit. Will order another copy when she's old enough to read it herself.

[Alyssa · Rating 2 out of 5]

Probably will not use for storytime?

[Karla · Rating 4 out of 5]

rich vocabulary

lots of rhyme

kids LOVED it

a bit long for preschool

[Tim · Rating 3 out of 5]

The king is carrying a pie on his head to woo a queen for her hand in marriage. On the way he encounters various animals who all try to trick him into giving up the pie. There are catchy rhymes throughout and a happy ending for all.