The King of Pizza [With Melamine Plate with a Picture of the "King" on It]

by Sylvester Sanzari

Book Overview

Based on the tale of Ferdinand I, this tells the story of the king of the pizza who, dressed as a beggar, sneaks out of his castle to find out what his subjects eat. It is then that he discovers... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0761101071
• ISBN13: 9780761101079
• Release Date: January 1995
• Publisher: Workman Publishing
• Length: 1 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.7" x 10.6" x 10.8"
• Age Range: 6 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 3

Customer Reviews

A Perfect Kids' Story!

If you love kids' books like I love kids' books, you've also found a few that are simply perfect. No other word describes them adequately. The characters are delightful, the plot expands with charm and insight, every word is exactly the right word, and to change even a simple punctuation mark would be a crime. The King of Pizza is one of these books. Ah, to be ruled by such a wise and caring king, to have subjects as generous as Salvatore, the pizza chef, to have a national decree of pizza every Saturday night! Life is good and The King of Pizza in my lap has made it even better. Thanks, Mr. Sanzari and Mr. Hurst. Keep cooking up more magic.

This book captures the magic the word `pizza' has for kids..

When you are a kid growing up in the US, pizza is undoubtedly your favorite food...a definite treat that instantly brings a huge smile even from a tear-stained kindergartener. Mr.Sanzari captures this feeling beautifully, and reminds us adults what it was like when we were young...how we loved to be in the kitchen watching and helping mother cook. In fact I was a student of Mr.Sanzari, and remember very well how he appreciated and accepted the emotions of children..their wonders, disappointments, inconsistencies, and joys. This book proves that he is still unchanged. I am greatly looking forward to his next book.

A charming, engaging book with a beautiful message.

This is an engaging story that teaches a valuable lesson about the good that comes from sharing--how it benefits both the giver and the receiver. The moral of the story is clear without being overdone or preachy. As a teacher, I read books to kids, but it is rare that I find a book that I really enjoy reading! This book is just charming!

Best child's story dealing with a king's simple desires.

I am 60 years old and have never lost that childhood feeling. I mostly enjoyed the theme. The fact that a king would join the peasants in the village to have a taste of the one thing he really wanted..A slice of pizza...I enjoyed the illustration of the family get together. It seemed so warm. The packaging was a stroke of genius,something that my two grandaughters will always cherish (6 yrs old).They were hypnotized by the story and illustrations. They both have a copy of the book in their colorful pizza pans. My hat is off to Mr. Sanzari and Mr. Hurst. Keep up the good work, There are many children make happy.

The KOP is a wonderful,language rich story for all ages

The king of pizza is a wonderful,language rich story for kids of all ages. The illustrations and packaging are creative. this is whole langiuage at its best. And it makes a great gift for xmas and birthdays.