Synopses & Reviews
It's a beautiful fall day -- perfect for dinner with friends. But will it ever be time to eat?
It's autumn!
The air is cool and crisp, and the leaves have changed to bright golds and reds.
Mistress Pig wants to celebrate her favorite season by cooking a big feast for her friends.
Mister Frog, Missy Cat, and Master Dog can't wait to taste all the delicious food. But why is it taking so long for Mistress Pig to come out of the kitchen?
You'll never believe what happened to dinner!
Join Tomie dePaola's beloved characters as they realize that every meal tastes better when served with a healthy dollop of friendship.
Review
"The expressions and fall colors make the story irresistible. Like the wonders of fall and the warmth of friendship, DePaola's story and illustrations warm the heart." Children's Literature
Review
"Seasonal details provide a backdrop for the narrative, which concerns Mistress Pig's dinner party." School Library Journal
Synopsis
In this delightful tale adapted from Four Stories for Four Seasons, dePaola's beloved characters gather on a cool, crisp autumn day for a meal. They realize that every meal tastes better when served with a healthy dollop of friendship. Full color.
Synopsis
It's a beautiful fall day perfect for dinner with friends. But will it ever be time to eat? It's autumn! The air is cool and crisp, and the leaves have changed to bright golds and reds. Mistress Pig wants to celebrate her favorite season by cooking a big feast for her friends. Mister Frog, Missy Cat, and Master Dog can't wait to taste all the delicious food. But why is it taking so long for Mistress Pig to come out of the kitchen? You'll never believe what happened to dinner! Join Tomie dePaola's beloved characters as they realize that every meal tastes better when served with a healthy dollop of friendship.
About the Author
Tomie dePaola is one of the most popular childrenandrsquo;s book authors and illustrators of our time. His humor, insight, and gentle art delight all readers. A Newbery Honoree, he has written and illustrated a number of books for Simon andamp; Schuster, including Caldecott Honor Book andlt;iandgt;Strega Nonaandlt;/iandgt; as well as andlt;iandgt;Andy, Thatandrsquo;s My Nameandlt;/iandgt;;andlt;iandgt; Watch Out for the Chicken Feet in Your Soupandlt;/iandgt;; and andlt;iandgt;Charlie Needs a Cloakandlt;/iandgt;. A native of Connecticut, Mr. dePaola studied at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, and lives in New London, New Hampshire.Tomie dePaola is one of the most popular childrenandrsquo;s book authors and illustrators of our time. His humor, insight, and gentle art delight all readers. A Newbery Honoree, he has written and illustrated a number of books for Simon andamp; Schuster, including Caldecott Honor Book andlt;iandgt;Strega Nonaandlt;/iandgt; as well as andlt;iandgt;Andy, Thatandrsquo;s My Nameandlt;/iandgt;;andlt;iandgt; Watch Out for the Chicken Feet in Your Soupandlt;/iandgt;; and andlt;iandgt;Charlie Needs a Cloakandlt;/iandgt;. A native of Connecticut, Mr. dePaola studied at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, and lives in New London, New Hampshire.