Porcupine's Pie

By Laura Renauld, Jennie Poh (Illustrator)

Book #1 in the Woodland Friends series

A missing ingredient leads to a new tradition of generosity and friendship.

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32 pages· 428 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Porcupine eagerly anticipates the Fall Feast with her woodland friends. As each friend faces missing ingredients for their special dish, Porcupine shares from her pantry. But when she finds herself short of a key ingredient, the friends unite to create a new tradition. Will their collaboration turn a potential disaster into a heartwarming celebration? Discover how generosity and teamwork can transform challenges into cherished memories in this delightful tale, complete with a recipe for 'friendship pie.'

"Porcupine prickled with excitement. It was Fall Feast Day!"

— from the book

From the publisher

WINNER OF THE BEAMING BOOKS PICTURE BOOK WRITING CONTEST! Porcupine can’t wait to share Fall Feast with her woodland friends, so when everyone she greets is unable to bake their specialty due to a missing ingredient, Porcupine generously offers staples from her pantry. When Porcupine discovers that she, too, is missing a key ingredient, the friends all work together to create a new Fall Feast tradition. Porcupine’s Pie will inspire children ages 4-8 to act generously. A recipe for “friendship pie” can be found at the end of the book.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Words: 428
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD540L

Themes & topics

Books about friendship Books about fall Books about generosity and giving Books about holidays Books about porcupines

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Talk about it together

Porcupine and her friends are preparing for Fall Feast Day. What fall holidays do you celebrate? Do any involve food or friends?

Porcupine and her friends each have a special food tradition for Fall Feast Day. What are some family food traditions you have at Thanksgiving?

When Porcupine reaches the river, she makes a terrible discovery. How does she react to this disappointment? How do her friends react? What do you do when things don't go your way?

What readers & critics say

Reviews

“Greeting friends and neighbors along the way while generously offering to share supplies, she loses her berries but gains a multitude of thanks and gratitude.”

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