While a young girl waits for the delivery of a hot pizza, she provides the appropriate animal sounds for a variety of pretend animal pizza deliverers.
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From Publishers Weekly
It's easy to work up an appetite reading this book, which offers an agreeable way to pass the time before dinner. When Vivian tosses her toys aside to announce, "I'm hungry!" her mother reminds her that the pizza man is a-coming, and distracts her by asking how she will greet him. The title holds an obvious answer, but Vivian's mother imagines other possibilities-"What if it's a pizza kitty? Then what will you say?" This prompts Vivian to welcome a parade of imagined pizza-deliverers with "Meow meow, pizza kitty!"; "Woof woof, pizza dog!" and so on until the doorbell rings. First-time children's author Walter's waiting game grows more entertaining when the animals arrive; it's tempting to say hello with moos, hisses and quacks. Likewise, Goembel's (A Basket Full of White Eggs) mom's-eye views of Vivian appear realistic but slightly awkward, while her lifelike ink-and-acrylic animals, framed by a doorway, are considerably more engaging. The final illustration, of a partly eaten slice of cheese and pepperoni pie, looks particularly authentic-readers' thoughts, like Vivian's, will likely turn from pizza beasts to a pizza feast. Ages 2-4.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
From School Library Journal
PreSchool-Grade 1?To pass the time while waiting for a pizza delivery, Vivian's mother asks her what she will say when it arrives. That's easy enough: "'Hi, Pizza Man!'" But what if it's a pizza woman? Things get silly as the child's mother suggests ever-more improbable delivery characters?a cat, dog, duck, cow, snake, and dinosaur. Her daughter responds with "'Quack quack, Pizza Duck!'"; "'Roar, Pizza Dinosaur!'"; etc. Readers will be having so much fun that they may feel jarred back to reality and even a bit disappointed to see the most obvious of the options when the doorbell finally rings. However, the story will have wide appeal, from toddlers just learning animals' sounds to beginning readers who will grasp the zaniness of the situation. The realistic art has abundant whimsical details and invites close examination. The pizza woman wears a baseball cap and evening clothes, complete with a mink stole. The cow is truly exotic, with purple markings and a rose in her mouth, and the dinosaur is a thing of beauty, crowned with a feathered pillbox hat. The typography also sparks interest, with a different style and various sizes of lettering used for Vivian's greetings. A nice example of positive parent-child interaction and of the imagination needed to entertain a hungry preschooler, this story has the predictability to make it a great read-aloud.?Lisa S. Murphy, formerly at Dauphin County Library System, Harrisburg, PA
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Delicious title....delightful book!,
This review is from: "Hi, Pizza Man!" (Hardcover)
As an early childhood consultant, I have read this book tothousands of teachers and children. It is a hit every time, since itappeals to anyone who has ever ordered pizza! The repetition and predictability of the text make it a winner for emergent readers. I have recommended it across the nation and have had teachers and children everywhere affirm its' relevance! A perfect gift for children ages 2-6 and a nice addition to any early childhood library. I hope to see more books by the author as her wit is very clever! Don't miss it!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Again, again! A Read-It-One-More-Time book,
This review is from: "Hi, Pizza Man!" (Paperback)
I am just so sorry that this book is out of print and soooo expensive. It is just wonderful and my kids (boy and girl; now 3 and 5) ask for it at least 3 times a year (and I know we would read it even more often if we owned a copy).
Principally, this is a story all about waiting for dinner to arrive. Little Vivian has been patient but now toys can no longer distract her, which is when Mom steps in to exercise a little imagination. She asks Vivian what she will say when the door bell rings and they open the door. Vivian answers, "Hi Pizza man". Mom then asks what she will do if it's not pizza man, but instead pizza woman. Real silliness ensues when the question becomes what will she say to pizza cat/dog/duck/cow/snake/dinosaur. The pictures are rich, fun and exotic (by Ponder Goembel). Pizza Duck has jewelry, ear rings and a turban: very grand. Pizza Snake wears 3 bow ties and a bowler hat. Overall it is silly and imaginative fun, a great mental exercise for toddlers and adults alike. If you can't afford this steep price, look for it at the library. Finally: "Ring, Ring!" Who is it?
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
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This review is from: "Hi, Pizza Man!" (Paperback)
Some books should never be allowed to go out of print. Virginia Walter's Hi, Pizza Man! is one such book. This deceptively simple picture book about pizza delivery and imagination delivers the kind of story toddlers and preschoolers can enjoy over and over again. My kids at the library routinely request the "pizza man" book every time we have picture book reading.
The premise of this book is pretty basic: a young girl is waiting in her apartment for the pizza man to arrive with dinner. While they are waiting, the mother plays a game with her child, having her guess what they will say when the pizza man comes and they open the door. Of course, soon the pizza man is a pizza lady, then a pizza kitty, all the way to a pizza dinosaur! Each time the audience guesses what the response will be with animal sounds corresponding to each creature. ("Meow, Meow, Pizza Kitty", etc.) On its own, this plot is pretty bare bones, and wouldn't invite much praise, but Ms. Walter's illustrations transform it into a much loved book. Engaging in a realistic style with colored pencil as her chosen medium, Ms. Walter's creates fantastic images of pizza delivery creatures at the door. From the pizza lady in her mink stole and baseball cap, to the pizza duck in his turban, to the pizza cow all decked out with a rose in her mouth, each image is detailed, funny and interesting. This is a book that hinges on participation of the audience. Children will quickly pick up the pattern of the plot. The texts asks what they will say if it's a pizza kitty at the door. The audience volunteers the answer as the page turns to reveal the kitty in a tophat with a pizza resting on one paw. By the end of the story, children are well primed when the doorbell finally rings and they know exactly who will be at the door. As a concept book, this picture book introduces animal sounds, allows the children to predict what will be said next, and provides comfortable repetition. One of the reasons I enjoy using this book is that it involves the use of animal sounds in a more urban environment. Children who live in the city will readily identify with the concept of a pizza delivery man coming to the door where many of them may never have been to a farm or out in the country. Another level you can add to the reading of this book is to ask the child or children where the animals are holding the pizza (it changes in every picture) and this can reinforce parts of the body. As a whole, it's just a delightful read that children will ask for. And while adults may sigh at the endless rereads, it's a light read, and your children's pleasure will be worth it. For those who enjoy this book and are looking for similar reads, I'd recommend Bark, George! by Jules Feiffer and Lemons are Not Red by Laura Vaccaro Seeger. Happy Reading! ^_^ Shanshad
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