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All for Pie, Pie for All
In this merry, multi-species story cooked up with folksy warmth and humor, everybody gets a piece of the pie — and then some.
Grandma Cat makes a delicious apple pie, and there's plenty for everyone — and even a piece left over. Grandma Mouse finds a piece of apple pie, and there's plenty for everyone — and even crumbs left over. Grandma Ant spies some crumbs of apple pie, and there's plenty for everyone. But what's left over after cats, mice, and ants have had their fill? Little readers will eat up this scrumptious, gently math-related story that's as sweet and satisfying as a fresh-baked dessert.
Grandma Cat makes a delicious apple pie, and there's plenty for everyone — and even a piece left over. Grandma Mouse finds a piece of apple pie, and there's plenty for everyone — and even crumbs left over. Grandma Ant spies some crumbs of apple pie, and there's plenty for everyone. But what's left over after cats, mice, and ants have had their fill? Little readers will eat up this scrumptious, gently math-related story that's as sweet and satisfying as a fresh-baked dessert.
32 pages, Hardcover
First published August 8, 2006
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About the author
David Martin
46 books15 followersLibrarian Note: There is more than one author by this name in the Goodreads database.
Readers of David Martin's books won't be surprised when they meet the author and find that he is just as entertaining as his books - he sings, plays the guitar or the kazoo, or even juggles during his school visits. As David Martin says, "I have never minded particularly making a fool of myself," so he is never at a loss to illustrate his points or to make a connection with the kids. In his interactive sessions, he also works with students to create their own books or to produce oversized class books. The author's ease in the classroom comes from his hands-on teaching experience: he's an eighteen-year veteran of elementary and middle schools.
A native of Queens, Martin has lived in northeast Vermont with his family since 1970.
Readers of David Martin's books won't be surprised when they meet the author and find that he is just as entertaining as his books - he sings, plays the guitar or the kazoo, or even juggles during his school visits. As David Martin says, "I have never minded particularly making a fool of myself," so he is never at a loss to illustrate his points or to make a connection with the kids. In his interactive sessions, he also works with students to create their own books or to produce oversized class books. The author's ease in the classroom comes from his hands-on teaching experience: he's an eighteen-year veteran of elementary and middle schools.
A native of Queens, Martin has lived in northeast Vermont with his family since 1970.
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October 5, 2015
8* art
5* story
Okay. I admit I love ANY book that Valeri Gorbachev illustrates. He's amazing. The pictures of Grandma cat baking are the coziest, warmest pictures in the world. But the story is good too - sharing, not wasting, cooking together, eating pie, having naps - honestly, what could be better? Squirt kept saying "Pie! Deeeeyishus!" (He has trouble with his L's.)
5* story
Okay. I admit I love ANY book that Valeri Gorbachev illustrates. He's amazing. The pictures of Grandma cat baking are the coziest, warmest pictures in the world. But the story is good too - sharing, not wasting, cooking together, eating pie, having naps - honestly, what could be better? Squirt kept saying "Pie! Deeeeyishus!" (He has trouble with his L's.)
February 20, 2021
Cheerful read about the wonderful experience of baking and enjoying a piece of pie together.
February 2, 2011
The first time I read this book out loud was to a Pre-K class and they really were inspired by the story. This is a great book about sharing but also can be used when teaching children about apples and their many uses. Following the read aloud the class did an activity where we listed all the different uses of apples. following that we played a game that involved holding up paper apples when we hear ours called. This was great for assessing following directions. so as you can see this book fosters endless ideas for meeting many standards. Great book for doing so.
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October 4, 20154 OCT 2015 - need to read this one because Sylvester's little boy, Squirt, says "Pie! Deeeeyishus!" and I agree,
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November 22, 2023Beatrix Potter vibes, sharing is caring! There is room for everyone at the table.
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March 30, 202311.18.22 Storytime 86 ages 0-7
Introduction and announcements: My Hands Say Hello (to the tune of The Farmer in the Dell)
My hands say hello
My hands say hello
Every time I see my friends, my hands say hello
Repeat with different body parts
Book one: All for Pie Pie for All by David Martin
Song/rhyme/game one: Turkey Stop by The Learning Station
Book two: ‘Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving by Dav Pilkey
Song/rhyme/game two: Play on Your Instruments by Judi Cranston (with tambourines)
Song/ rhyme/ game three: Gratitude Color Game
Red: animal
Blue: person
green: food
etc.
pull colored pom-poms from bag and have kids shout what thing that are grateful for
Book three: You Are My Happy by Hoda Kotb
Activity: https://ecdn.teacherspayteachers.com/...
Introduction and announcements: My Hands Say Hello (to the tune of The Farmer in the Dell)
My hands say hello
My hands say hello
Every time I see my friends, my hands say hello
Repeat with different body parts
Book one: All for Pie Pie for All by David Martin
Song/rhyme/game one: Turkey Stop by The Learning Station
Book two: ‘Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving by Dav Pilkey
Song/rhyme/game two: Play on Your Instruments by Judi Cranston (with tambourines)
Song/ rhyme/ game three: Gratitude Color Game
Red: animal
Blue: person
green: food
etc.
pull colored pom-poms from bag and have kids shout what thing that are grateful for
Book three: You Are My Happy by Hoda Kotb
Activity: https://ecdn.teacherspayteachers.com/...
November 25, 2018
This was such a sweet book with even sweeter illustrations. It emphasizes sharing, building a longer table, and providing and caring for others. The narration and illustrations are homey, cozy, and comfortable, making it a perfect story for a chilly autumn night. This would be best, I offer, for one-to-one readership or solo readership, as there's so much detail within this book! Overall, this was something sweet that I'd like to share with others.
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January 2, 2018
Such a cute, satisfying book about animals sharing pie. Illustrations are reminiscent of Paul Galdone's Three Little Kittens—very cute with plenty of fun little details. Oh, and the three-year-old liked it too. Highly recommended!
January 4, 2018
This book has a good deal of repetitive text but manages not to be boring. Well done! This book made me hungry. I think you really need to eat some pie with it. I think you can share this with a toddler or a new reader. Very versitile.
September 14, 2022
A Grandma Cat bakes an apple pie and shares it with her family, but there's one piece left! Along comes the mouse and ant families to help. I'm totally in love with all of Valeri Gorbachev's art, and this is no exception. A simple story well told.
January 3, 2018
December 2017 - lovely illustrations and a simple, repetitive story.
March 8, 2018
Nice pictures.
October 23, 2018
LOVE this! Absolutely adorable, and perfect for a storytime around Thanksgiving.
November 16, 2018
Cute book, great for preschool storytime
November 23, 2019
I picked this book out to read to my younger classes because I liked the illustrations. This book is so cute. The kids and I loved it!
December 13, 2019
Cute kitties! I love how they all worked together in the end.
October 14, 2020
Everyone is part of the story and the pie enjoyment here.
November 30, 2021
Grandma Cat makes a pie, and it is eaten and shared by not just her family, but a family of mice and a family of ants in this tale of cooperation and sharing.
March 25, 2022
Stella really loved this one. Cats make pie, have left overs. Mice split leftover slice, leave crumbs. Ants eat crumbs, then they all help make another pie.
November 21, 2023
One of my Thanksgiving storytime staples. Cute story for talking about sequencing and has predictable text that the kids can learn and recite.
March 17, 2017
I was expecting a litany of various animals that could benefit from the pie being made. At first I was disappointed that it went three animals deep. By the end of the book, I was pleasantly surprised that only three actually enhanced the thankful and generous spirit that was left at the end of this book.
A good story. I wish the book did not list only women in the kitchen to make the pie but I am glad the author didn't add a page addressing what the guys were doing while waiting for the pie to be made (for example, watching football). Her addressing only women in the kitchen was not necessary to me and I believe the author missed an opportunity for a family affair of making the pie instead of an inclusive club to make the delicious pie.
A good story. I wish the book did not list only women in the kitchen to make the pie but I am glad the author didn't add a page addressing what the guys were doing while waiting for the pie to be made (for example, watching football). Her addressing only women in the kitchen was not necessary to me and I believe the author missed an opportunity for a family affair of making the pie instead of an inclusive club to make the delicious pie.
February 23, 2017
I love this book and think it's a fun one to share at storytime.
September 16, 2012
One day Grandma Cat makes an apple pie that just seems to keep on giving. The cat family eats five pieces, leaving one piece on the table. The mice family divides that piece into six smaller pieces. They eat five and leave one on the table. Finally, a family of ants appears and they further divide that small piece into six crumbs and every single one is eaten. It’s a good thing Grandma decides to bake another pie and this time all the kids, feline, mouse, and insect, help out.
Martin’s text is brief and repetitive, which will help kids anticipate the next part of the story. Martin does well by using the rule of three. For instance, each time the pie is eaten, Martin lists out each of the characters and what they ate. Gorbachev’s signature watercolor and ink style is pitch perfect for this story. Browns and golds are used to create a warm, cozy atmosphere and old-fashioned light fixtures, kitchenware, and furniture are used to create a turn of the century look. Make sure to take a look at the endpapers, which show Brother Mouse and Sister Mouse helping to make pie in Grandma Cat’s kitchen.
Full Review at Picture-Book-a-Day: http://picturebookaday.blogspot.com/2...
Martin’s text is brief and repetitive, which will help kids anticipate the next part of the story. Martin does well by using the rule of three. For instance, each time the pie is eaten, Martin lists out each of the characters and what they ate. Gorbachev’s signature watercolor and ink style is pitch perfect for this story. Browns and golds are used to create a warm, cozy atmosphere and old-fashioned light fixtures, kitchenware, and furniture are used to create a turn of the century look. Make sure to take a look at the endpapers, which show Brother Mouse and Sister Mouse helping to make pie in Grandma Cat’s kitchen.
Full Review at Picture-Book-a-Day: http://picturebookaday.blogspot.com/2...
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March 23, 2015All for Pie, Pie for All, written by David Martin is about how one day grandma cat decided to make an apple pie. The entire cat family ate a piece until only one piece was left. Then decided to take a nap. The mice in the house smelt the pie and decided to split the last piece into six pieces. When the mice were done, there were six crumbs left. The ants of the house decided to eat the last six crumbs. The pie was all gone. When grandma cat awoke she was hungry for some pie. She decided to make a blueberry one this time. This time around everyone pitched in and helped put the pie together.
The illustrations are very detailed. I do not think the illustrator could add anymore to the picture because if she did one might not be able to tell what the picture is. The illustrator uses bright oranges and dull blues and greens. The illustrations are full pages but leave just enough space for the text.
The text in the story is very repetitive. I actually came to the point where I knew what it said so I just skipped over it. I do not like repetitive things. I feel like children may not like it either. The author makes the text big enough to stand out even though it is incorporated in the illustrations.
The illustrations are very detailed. I do not think the illustrator could add anymore to the picture because if she did one might not be able to tell what the picture is. The illustrator uses bright oranges and dull blues and greens. The illustrations are full pages but leave just enough space for the text.
The text in the story is very repetitive. I actually came to the point where I knew what it said so I just skipped over it. I do not like repetitive things. I feel like children may not like it either. The author makes the text big enough to stand out even though it is incorporated in the illustrations.
November 11, 2015
Autumn whispers pie, apple pie, pumpkin pie, and my Dad's beloved minced meat pie. So for my Thanksgiving family storytime, I needed a picture book about pie that the youngest listeners could sit still for. This one is so simple, you think the older kids will be bored, but they won't be...not if you read with your kitten and mouse and ant voices. After reading this, mime making pumpkin pie to this song/chant:
Pumpkin, Pumpkin Pie Yummy (Sung To Peanut, Peanut Butter and Jelly)
First you take the pumpkin and you pick it, you pick it (repeat)
Pumpkin, Pumpkin Pie Yummy! Pumpkin, Pumpkin Pie Yummy!
Then you take the pumpkin and you mush it, you mush it (repeat)
Pumpkin, Pumpkin Pie Yummy! Pumpkin, Pumpkin Pie Yummy!
Next you take the spices and you mix it, you mix it (repeat)
Pumpkin, Pumpkin Pie Yummy! Pumpkin, Pumpkin Pie Yummy!
You put it in the oven and you cook it, you cook it. (Repeat)
Pumpkin, Pumpkin Pie Yummy! Pumpkin, Pumpkin Pie Yummy!
You take it out the oven and you eat it, you eat it, (repeat)
Pumpkin, Pumpkin Pie Yummy! Pumpkin, Pumpkin Pie Yummy!
Singing naturally breaks words into smaller sounds that help children hear them better. Songs, like nursery rhymes, are portable, free, and fun.
Pumpkin, Pumpkin Pie Yummy (Sung To Peanut, Peanut Butter and Jelly)
First you take the pumpkin and you pick it, you pick it (repeat)
Pumpkin, Pumpkin Pie Yummy! Pumpkin, Pumpkin Pie Yummy!
Then you take the pumpkin and you mush it, you mush it (repeat)
Pumpkin, Pumpkin Pie Yummy! Pumpkin, Pumpkin Pie Yummy!
Next you take the spices and you mix it, you mix it (repeat)
Pumpkin, Pumpkin Pie Yummy! Pumpkin, Pumpkin Pie Yummy!
You put it in the oven and you cook it, you cook it. (Repeat)
Pumpkin, Pumpkin Pie Yummy! Pumpkin, Pumpkin Pie Yummy!
You take it out the oven and you eat it, you eat it, (repeat)
Pumpkin, Pumpkin Pie Yummy! Pumpkin, Pumpkin Pie Yummy!
Singing naturally breaks words into smaller sounds that help children hear them better. Songs, like nursery rhymes, are portable, free, and fun.
February 14, 2008
A brief and sweet story of how one pie gets eaten and another gets made. As we change viewpoints from family to family the perspective in the illustrations also changes so that the toys from one family become giant in the eyes of the next. The simple but engaging text will work well for read-alouds and includes many opportunities for audience participation - as each family naps, children will love to snore and the whole group will want to join in the call for another pie that leads to the end of the story. The final two double page spreads call for close examination as everyone joins in the creation of another "Pie for All." Don't miss the delightful endpapers, either!
September 29, 2012
This is a cute little story about a Grandma Cat who makes a pie and shares it with her family, who leaves one piece behind. That piece is shared by mice, who leave a few crumbs behind, and those crumbs are then shared by a family of ants. It would be a nice story to introduce concepts of sharing and of size. It's also short and repetitive, so good for a little one at bedtime. I wish I found the illustrations a bit more compelling, though. They were sort of Richard Scarry-ish but dark, if that makes sense. I would have preferred something brighter to go with this story, and something more original.
December 6, 2012
One of the best picture books I've read all year, a story about Grandma Cat making making pie. It's eaten by the cats, then the mice, then the ants. With fun repetitions and beautiful illustrations with folksy pictures and warm brown tones, this is perfect book for pie making season (fall and winter) and one that I've read to my daughters again and again. I especially like making different voices for the different sorts of animals, and I like the "building numbers" element. And of course, the last spread is delightful.
February 9, 2013
Best for kids ages 3 and up.
Early Literacy Skills: Print Motivation
Grandma cat makes a delicious apple pie, and there;s plenty for everyone and evan a piece left over. Grandma Mouse finds a piece of apple pie, and there's plenty foor everyone and even crumbs left over. Grandma Ant spies some crumbs of apple pie, and there's plenty for everyone.
Bold, colorful, playful illustration are a great addition to this story about sharing.
Early Literacy Skills: Print Motivation
Grandma cat makes a delicious apple pie, and there;s plenty for everyone and evan a piece left over. Grandma Mouse finds a piece of apple pie, and there's plenty foor everyone and even crumbs left over. Grandma Ant spies some crumbs of apple pie, and there's plenty for everyone.
Bold, colorful, playful illustration are a great addition to this story about sharing.
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