Best-selling book: “The Pie, The Pie, and Oh That Smell!” by Connie Smith

“The Pie, The Pie, and Oh That Smell!” by Connie Smith was published in the last quarter of 2023. Since then, it has been receiving accolades from reliable book reviewers, displayed at international book fairs, and featured in a popular magazine.

The US Review of Books (USRB) highlights,

“Images in the book of the happy family working together to not just make food but also clean up the inevitable mess that follows can make even the hard work look like fun. Children may also want to read the story multiple times to appreciate the upbeat attitude and good message but also to find a hidden chicken in every illustration. This book, with its large illustrations, colorful characters, and warm, inviting tone, not only shows kids how parents need and deserve gratitude for their efforts but also opens up the conversation about children pitching in on tasks that they may take an interest in when they are old enough to handle them.”

This book was displayed at the 2023 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books (LATFOB), the 2023 Frankfurt Book Fair (Frankfurter Buchmesse), and the Guadalajara International Book Fair (FIL). And was featured in Publishers Weekly Magazine.

“The Pie, The Pie, and Oh That Smell!” by Connie Smith is a children’s picture book that teaches children the importance of showing their appreciation for the wonderful things their parents do every day—and the fun of pitching in and helping out!

It’s the story of a mother who enjoys baking desserts like pies. Her family enjoys her pastries, but she got tired of making them one day. Her family missed the beautiful smell of her baking after she stopped cooking. But how would they express their appreciation for her? Will she prepare a special apple pie for her daughter’s birthday?

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