My Favorite Reading Corner: “The Pie, The Pie, and Oh That Smell!” by Connie Smith

For readers, having a favorite reading corner in your house is like having a safe spot where your mind can freely wonder and wander to places your body can’t. A favorite reading corner, according to studies, stimulates the reader’s stamina for reading. It gives comfort and is a subtle reminder of your unfinished books.

If you want to be active in reading and find it challenging to really commit, one of the best ways to motivate yourself is to have a reading corner at home. Set up a cute table and chair and decorate it with plants and perhaps a little pile of books. If you want it to look aesthetic or colorful, choose colors that can soothe your mind.

Having great books in your pile of TBR (To Be Read) books makes your journey of reading progressive. These great books may influence your mindset. After all, what you read, watch, eat, drink, do, and many other things that you allow have a great impact on you as a person. Aside from the comfort that a reading corner, where piles of books are, gives, it also changes your mood, the general ambiance of your home, and your mind.

Here’s a recommended masterpiece by professional reviewers. Find out why this book is highly praised by the US Review of Books, which highlighted, “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.”

The author, Connie Smith, is an author who has published books of lessons and inspiration. She has published books of different genres. Aside from “The Pie, The Pie, and Oh That Smell!,” which has a French and Spanish edition, she also wrote “Great Gobs of Goose Grease: An Account Of A Stroke Happening And The Trial And Struggles To Comeback.” The latter is an inspiring memoir that talks about the author’s struggles after having a stroke and her healing journey. Despite all the struggles and pain she experienced, she always looked on the positive side of life with the support of her loving family.

“The Pie, The Pie, and Oh That Smell!” by Connie Smith presents the story of Cindy’s mom, who loves and enjoys baking delicious cakes and pastries. But one day, Mom grows tired of doing all the baking and cleaning up by herself and stops cooking entirely. Her family misses the delicious aroma of her baking.

But how can they express their gratitude to her?

Will Mom make Cindy’s favorite apple pie for her birthday?