"Mom Pie" by Lynne Jonell follows the heartfelt journey of a young girl named Muffin as she navigates the complexities of her relationship with her mother, who is often busy and distracted. When Muffin discovers a secret recipe for a pie that her mother adored in her childhood, she sets out to recreate it in hopes of sparking a connection. Throughout the journey, Muffin learns about love, family, and the importance of finding common ground. The story beautifully captures the themes of nostalgia, understanding, and the powerful bond between a mother and daughter, all tied together with the warmth of shared memories and delicious pie. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2001 by Penguin Putnam Inc .

Petra Mathers is a hugely talented, award-winning writer and illustrator. This is the second book in her beautiful series about Lottie, the hen. Petra lives in the U. S. A. Lynne Jonell is the author of the novels Emmy and the Incredible Shrinking Rat, Emmy and the Home for Troubled Girls, and The Secret of Zoom, as well as several critically acclaimed picture books. Her books have been named Junior Library Guild Selections and a Smithsonian Notable Book, among numerous other honors. Born in Little Falls, Minnesota, Jonell grew up in a suburb of Minneapolis. She now teaches writing at the Loft Literary Center and lives with her husband and two sons in Plymouth, Minnesota, in a house on a hill.