Peyton Picks the Perfect Pie: A Thanksgiving Celebration

Biracial Peyton, who has a Black dad and a white mom, isn’t picky when it comes to a lot of things—she “likes dogs and cats, scooters and bikes, pools and beaches,” Bishop writes—but she has preferences surrounding food, especially around colors and textures. Her parents put a lot of effort into hosting their annual Thanksgiving dinner, however, so Peyton decides to diversify her palate, starting with the pies that guests bring. Dense pages and lengthy pie descriptions may not interest all readers, but the group makes for a merry gathering; Nutter’s digital illustrations are richly colored and inclusive, and Peyton’s food particularities will resonate with many. A recipe for “Best-Ever Apple Pie” is included. Ages 4–8. [em](Sept.) [/em]