Tony and the Pizza ChampionsFrom the eight-time world pizza-tossing champion, this dynamic picture book invites readers to join in the dough-flying fun as Tony and his team of talented pizza-tossers travel to Italy to compete in an international competition. Pizza lovers of all ages will be amazed to get this inside peek into the acrobatic art of pizza tossing, and to see the many diverse ways that the much-loved food can be enjoyed here and abroad. Also included are Tony's famous pizza recipe and step-by-step dough-tossing instructions for those who want to get into the act. |
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User Review - KirkusWhile pizza and all its toppings may prove a tasty topic for a young audience, the flat plot and heavy message herein will leave few readers craving a second helping. Loosely based on a true story ... Read full review
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| Title | Tony and the Pizza Champions |
| Author | Tony Gemignani |
| Illustrated by | Matthew Trueman |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | Chronicle Books, 2013 |
| ISBN | 1452133824, 9781452133829 |
| Subjects | › › › Juvenile Fiction / Cooking & Food Juvenile Fiction / People & Places / Europe Juvenile Nonfiction / Cooking & Food Juvenile Nonfiction / People & Places / Europe Juvenile Nonfiction / People & Places / United States / General |
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