About This Book
Lois Ehlert's 'Pie in the Sky' is a vibrant picture book that beautifully illustrates the passage of time and the joy of anticipation through the lens of a cherry tree. A father and child observe their backyard tree, from bare branches to blossoms, and finally to ripe, red cherries, all leading up to the delightful act of baking a pie together. The book subtly teaches patience, the cycle of nature, and the rewards of shared effort. It includes a simple recipe for cherry pie, making it a wonderful springboard for family activities and discussions about where food comes from. Ideal for children aged 3-7, it's a gentle, visually rich story that parents will enjoy reading aloud.
A father and child watch the cherry tree in their back yard, waiting until there are ripe cherries to bake in a pie. Includes a recipe for cherry pie.
Discussion Prompts
1
What did the father and child have to do while waiting for the cherries to ripen? Why is waiting sometimes hard, but worth it?
2
What are some things you like to watch grow in nature? What do you notice about them?
3
Have you ever helped bake something? What was your favorite part of the process?
4
What other foods do we get from trees or plants? How do they grow?
5
What makes the cherry pie special to the father and child in the story?
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