The Humble Pie
By Jory John
The Story
A humble slice of pie always pushes the spotlight onto everyone else, but a school project with his best friend Jake the Cake forces him to ask whether staying quiet is really so sweet.
Why It's Special
For the kid who always says 'you go first' and means it — this pie's story might just give them permission to speak up.
- Big idea: Being humble is good, but your own voice still deserves a seat at the table.
- Vibes: Warm, funny, and gently encouraging, with the same wink-and-grin humor as the rest of the Food Group books.
Perfect For Kids Who
- are working on speaking up for themselves
- enjoy food characters with big personalities
- tend to let friends take the credit
- respond well to humor paired with a gentle lesson
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story & problem-solving: Why do you think the Humble Pie always wants to give the spotlight to others?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think the Humble Pie felt working on the project with his best friend, Jake the Cake?
- Real-life connection: Has there ever been a time you let a friend take credit for something you did together?
- Imagination: If you got to shine for one day like the Humble Pie learns to do, what would you want to show off?
