If you hadn’t guessed it already, “Once I Ate A Pie” falls under the category of what most people would refer to as “Children’s Books.”
Though I’m currently single and have no kids (this isn’t as desperate as it sounds, just factual reporting!), I’ve BEEN a kid who loved books. And I’m pleased to say I have maintained an enjoyment of children’s books throughout life and recently began purchasing them for my (and my future children’s) collection.
On vacation, I picked up “Once I Ate A Pie,” which is an utterly delightful collection of “confessional” poems by adorably illustrated dogs.
“Once I Ate A Pie” is the confession made by Mr. Beefy, the heart-stealing pug featured on the cover, who has been known to cart away sticks of butter when his people are cooking. Also featured are Tillie & Maude, whose poem about being twins yet being opposites was heartachingly adorable, and Lucy, the shelter-rescue whose story made my cry.
Yes, cry.
Yes, in the store.
Hey, I never claimed to be cool.
The book was written by Patricia MacLachlan, author of phenomenal books such as “Sarah, Plain and Tall,” and her daughter, Emily MacLachlan Clarest. So whether you love dogs, love poems, love the illustrations of Katy Schneider, love kids, or just need a good sappy cry in the middle of a bookstore, check out “Once I Ate A Pie.”
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