Once Upon A Pizza - by Gene Goldberg (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><p>These zany stories tell several improbable ways the world's most delectable dish might (not) have been created. Cheese and tomatoes dropped from the leaning tower of Pisa are in the first story. The true story is also included. </p><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>Everyone loves pizza, but how was it invented?</strong> </p><p>Cheese and tomatoes falling from the leaning tower? Cartloads of ingredients crashing together? Or maybe someone slipped on a puddle of water, smashing the ingredients together? These zany stories tell several different ways the world's most delectable dish might have been created. The last is a retelling of the most accepted historical account of it's actual invention, slightly altered of course, to assure that it's in keeping with the humorous tone of the other stories.</p><p><br></p><p>Each story has different protagonists: Galileo's neighbor, a butterfly and three horse drawn carts, a pot maker, a restaurateur, an arguing couple, a suitor, a youth leaving home, a glutton, and finally, the chef in Naples, Italy, who really did invent pizza and the queen he made it for. Just so you won't be too hungry after reading so much about tasty pizzas, there's a recipe. The characters have names based on Italian words, so a glossary is included to shed light on how they tie in with the stories. </p><p><br></p><p>Excellent for parents to read to 4-6 year-old children or for 6-10 year-old children to entertain themselves. The older children will benefit from the glossary at the back explaining the Italian words used in the stories.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p><em>⭐⭐⭐⭐ Once Upon A Pizza </em>by Gene Goldberg is an imaginative and humorous quick read... It is best suited for children or reading to the children as bed time stories just like Goldberg did for his son. Gene came up with these stories to entertain his 9-year-old son and oh what rib tickling stories they are! It is also well suited in a classroom situation if teachers want to get the students' creative juices flowing for any creative writing project...Enjoy this fun and rather mouthwatering book!</p><p>Discovery</p><p><br></p><p><em>⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐</em> Gene's keen eye for detail, his active imagination and ability to draw pictures with words, his wry humor and love of Italy and cooking all come through in this, his first book. </p><p>Deirdre Butler</p><p><br></p><p><em>⭐</em> <em>⭐</em> <em>⭐</em> <em>⭐</em> This book provides a powerful message to both children and parents; you can imagine your own stories and share them through storytelling or in writing. What a wonderful way to create positive moments and lasting memories. </p><p>F. Ann Allen, Early Childhood Educator</p><p><br></p><p><em>⭐</em> <em>⭐</em> <em>⭐</em> <em>⭐</em> <em>⭐</em> Great title, wonderful book, fabulous illustrations. Margureite O'Connor</p><p><br></p><p><em>⭐</em> <em>⭐</em> <em>⭐</em> <em>⭐</em> <em>⭐</em> Creative, fun and educational. Also, the illustrations are fantastic. Many alternative stories about how the first pizza was created, usually by accident. The reader gets a flavor for Italy as well as for pizza. Including a recipe that young readers can try was a nice touch. I wonder what stories the next book will tell? Kathleen</p><p><br></p><p><em>⭐</em> <em>⭐</em> <em>⭐</em> <em>⭐</em> <em>⭐</em> Our family loves pizza, and we love this book. The stories are both funny and plausible. And, it makes me feel like the author really knows his topic, and must love pizza too. What a great first book- we look forward to reading more from Mr. Goldberg!! Michelle Basiliere </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><br>
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