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Pizza-Pie Snowman
One Snow day, Pinky is heading to town to get a pizza for himself and his mother. He must run quickly so he doesn't forget: mushrooms, mozzarella cheese, fresh tomatoes, onions and peas. When the Squirrel boys try to sidetrack him, Pinky becomes annoyed and kicks the tree they're in. The snow from the branches falls down, and Pinky, without knowing, looks like a snowman. As Pinky walks through town, EVERYONE is talking about the walking snowman. But Pinky doesn't see him AND he's much too focused on getting his pizza to stop and look for him. This funny story has charming ink-and-watercolor paintings and endearing characters.
40 pages, Paperback
First published July 30, 2016
About the author
Valeri Gorbachev
104 books23 followersValeri Gorbachev is the author and illustrator of a number of children's books, both in the United States and Europe, including Nicky And The Big Bad Wolves and Where is the Apple Pie? Mr. Gorbachev immigrated to the United States from the Ukraine in 1991 and now lives with his family in Brooklyn, New York.
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October 24, 2017
Pinky is walking to town to get a pizza for himself and his mother; but there are lots of distractions on the way! A great 'seasonal' story that will bring a smile to everyone's face - and make you hungry for pizza!
September 4, 2017
Gorbachev, Valerie Pizza-Pie Snowman. PICTURE BOOK. Holiday House, 2016 $16.95.
Pinky is in a rush to pick up a delicious pizza for he and his mother for dinner. He is anxious to show his mom how well he can do the job. Pinky chants the toppings to himself along the way so he won't forget. When Pinky runs into a little mishap with some squirrels and a heap of snowballs, he becomes a walking talking snowman. Unbeknownst to Pinky, his appearance is causing quite the stir around town.
This story is perfect for a fun winter read-a-loud. Children will love to chant the rhyme with Pinky to remember the pizza toppings. This is a cute, fun, seasonal story that will become a fast favorite.
EL--ESSENTIAL Gina, Media Specialist
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Pinky is in a rush to pick up a delicious pizza for he and his mother for dinner. He is anxious to show his mom how well he can do the job. Pinky chants the toppings to himself along the way so he won't forget. When Pinky runs into a little mishap with some squirrels and a heap of snowballs, he becomes a walking talking snowman. Unbeknownst to Pinky, his appearance is causing quite the stir around town.
This story is perfect for a fun winter read-a-loud. Children will love to chant the rhyme with Pinky to remember the pizza toppings. This is a cute, fun, seasonal story that will become a fast favorite.
EL--ESSENTIAL Gina, Media Specialist
https://kissthebook.blogspot.com/2017...
October 29, 2022
This is a must read for your kiddos this winter season! Clever and cute!
Ages: 3 - 6
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Ages: 3 - 6
Cleanliness: nothing to note.
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August 12, 2016
On a snowy day Pinky Pig is sent to get pizza for his family. Along the way he recites the toppings that are desired. This distracts him from what's happening around him--he's gotten covered with snow. Now everything thinks there's a walking, talking snowman in town! This is a gently sweet, lightly humorous story with delightful and expressive watercolor and ink illustrations.
October 24, 2016
A pig on a mission is concentrating so hard on it, he doesn't realize he's covered with snow. Where is that walking, talking snowman everyone is talking about.
I love Gorbachev's illustrations, comforting and colorful, reminds me a bit of Mercer Mayer with many creatures/critters and townfolk.
I love Gorbachev's illustrations, comforting and colorful, reminds me a bit of Mercer Mayer with many creatures/critters and townfolk.
August 13, 2016
cute!
October 4, 2016
Hilarious!
January 5, 2017
Fun story about a little pig who becomes a walking snowman without ever realizing it.
February 9, 2024
Very cute; made me laugh.
December 10, 2018
Cute, funny, nice repetition. Glad to see a winter book set in the city. Recommended for ages 3-6.
June 27, 2018
My 4 year old wanted this book read 3 times in a row.
September 16, 2023
Little Pinki has a big job. His mother has sent him to town to buy a pizza with plenty of extras:
-Mushrooms
-Mozzarella (Meaning extra mozz?)
-Fresh tomatoes
-Onions
-Peas (Peas on pizza? That's a new one to me.)
This pig sure has a lot to do. In terms of character development:
* First he's a good little pig with a job to do for his mommy.
* Soon he is totally covered with snow, except for his little pink snout, and everybody thinks that he looks just like a snowman
* Then, strangest of all, Pinky is described as "a wet little boy." (Euwwww.)
Of course, the ending is happy.
Of course, this preposterous but entertaining picture book rates FIVE STARS from this Goodreads reviewer.
-Mushrooms
-Mozzarella (Meaning extra mozz?)
-Fresh tomatoes
-Onions
-Peas (Peas on pizza? That's a new one to me.)
This pig sure has a lot to do. In terms of character development:
* First he's a good little pig with a job to do for his mommy.
* Soon he is totally covered with snow, except for his little pink snout, and everybody thinks that he looks just like a snowman
* Then, strangest of all, Pinky is described as "a wet little boy." (Euwwww.)
Of course, the ending is happy.
Of course, this preposterous but entertaining picture book rates FIVE STARS from this Goodreads reviewer.
April 5, 2018
A little boy is on a quest for his mother to pick up a pizza. He has a rhyme to help remember what she wants on the pizza. On the way some boys want him to play snowball fights, but he doesn't have time. He gets coated in snow and looks like a walking snowman. The boy wants to see the snowman but doesn't have time. While he's waiting for the pizza, the snow melts. He gets the pizza home, still hot, and eats lunch with his mother. Then they go for a walk because they both want to see the walking snowman.
March 15, 2023
A young pig is sent to order a pizza, gets covered in snow on his walk to town, and is mistaken by the townspeople as a "walking snowman." I thought maybe the chant of his pizza toppings would possibly start to change and evolve (à la the game telephone), but that was a missed opportunity. I love Grobachev's illustrative style, but the story didn't quite thrill me.
May 23, 2017
A young pig is headed into town to get a pizza for his mom. Along the way he becomes covered in snow and can't seem to see the walking snowman. Whoever could the walking snowman be? Length makes it preschool and up.
September 23, 2018
I thought this book was a very cute little story about a walking snowman. I think kids would enjoy especially during the winter or Christmas time. I though the writing was good and so were the illustrations.
December 7, 2022
12/4/22: While this was cute and I liked the illustrations, I didn't really get the whole ending. No one told poor pig what happened? It was a decent enough book, but not one I think I would go out and get my grandchild right away.
October 21, 2023
12/4/22: While this was cute and I liked the illustrations, I didn't really get the whole ending. No one told poor pig what happened? It was a decent enough book, but not one I think I would go out and get my grandchild right away.
July 26, 2019
This is a fun story of a little pig who is in a hurry to pick up a pizza, and doesn't notice that he's been covered in snow!
December 18, 2019
This is one persistent little snow-piggy!
January 4, 2020
Cute little winter book ❄️
January 7, 2020
Basing this rating on how much my kids love this book. There is a snowball fight with squirrels, sharing a pizza with mom, and a pig that looks like a snowman - what more could you ask for?
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January 30, 2020
Cute story with engaging illustrations. Certainly held my grandson's attention!
December 8, 2020
Cute story about a case of mistaken identity, and pizza! Nice job Mr. Gorbachev.
February 1, 2021
Kind of random, but a pretty cute little story!
June 12, 2021
Cute story about a pig making a pizza order.
May 15, 2022
An amusing story with an interesting setting and illustrated well, that is helpful for teaching about perspective and observation.
October 3, 2022
Sometimes you are so caught up with something on your mind that others start assuming things about you.
November 21, 2022
A fun, wonderfully illustrated story.
February 9, 2024
Dacă lovim copacii, nu înțelegem ce se întâmplă în jur. Dar pizza aceea pare bună
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