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Pete's a Pizza

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Pete's a Pizza is a 1998 children's book by author-illustrator William Steig, released by Harper Collins. It tells of a boy who is in a bad mood, but is then turned into a pizza by his father.

Reception

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Kirkus Book Reviews wrote: "What leaps from the page, with a dancer’s grace, is the warmth and imagination wrapped in an act of kindness and tuned- in parenting. As always, Steig’s illustrations are a natural—an organic—part of the story, whether Pete’s a pizza, or not."[1] Publishers Weekly commented that the story was simple, and concluded that "amiable quality of Steig's easy pizza recipe will amuse chef and entree alike".[2] Similarly, Common Sense Media called the story simple, and stated that the artwork was a "light wash of watercolor", complimenting the illustration of the characters' faces.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "PETE'S A PIZZA | Kirkus Reviews". Retrieved 17 December 2022.
  2. ^ "Pete's a Pizza by William Steig". Publishers Weekly. Retrieved 2022-12-18.
  3. ^ "Pete's a Pizza Book Review | Common Sense Media". Common Sense Media. Retrieved 2022-12-18.