I Like Pi

I Like Pi

Grades Preschool – 3
Ages 4–8

Jacob is not thrilled about having to share his birthday with pi. But in this playful picture book celebrating the magical number, a tasty Pi Day surprise shows him that, any way you slice it, pi makes the best birthday cake!

Today is March 14th, Jacob’s birthday!!

But no one seems to remember that it’s his special day. "Happy... Pi Day!" his friends greet him.

All through the day of pi-filled activities at school—from singing the pi song, to measuring the circumference and diameter of a pizza pie—no one says a single word about Jacob’s birthday. 

That stupid number. It stole his birthday!!

Luckily for him, there might just be an extra sweet surprise waiting for him after school...

From the hilarious team behind Gravity Is Bringing Me Down comes a delightful picture book that introduces readers to the diverse and delicious applications of pi in the world all around us.

"STEM-centric learning at its most pun-tastic." —Kirkus Reviews

ISBN 9780593375969 (Hardcover)
Published on Feb 2, 2027
Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
Pages 40
Dimensions 8-1/2 x 11
Age Range 4-8 years
Grade Preschool - 3
Reading Level Lexile: 520L | Fountas/Pinnell: N

ISBN 9780593375976 (Hardcover Library Binding)
Published on Feb 2, 2027
Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
Pages 40
Dimensions 8-1/2 x 11
Age Range 4-8 years
Grade Preschool - 3
Reading Level Lexile: 520L | Fountas/Pinnell: N

ISBN 9780593375983 (Ebook)
Published on Feb 2, 2027
Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
Pages 40
Age Range 4-8 years
Grade Preschool - 3
Reading Level Lexile: 520L | Fountas/Pinnell: N

Wendelin Van Draanen

Wendelin Van Draanen spent many years as a classroom teacher and is now a full-time writer. She is the author of many award-winning books, including the Sammy Keyes mysteries, Flipped, The Running Dream, Runaway, Wild Bird, Confessions of a Serial Kisser, The Secret Life of Lincoln Jones, Swear to Howdy, and Hope in the Mail, Reflections on Writing and Life. Ms. Van Draanen lives with her husband in California. Her hobbies include the “three R’s”: reading, running, and rock ’n’ roll. To read more about Wendelin Van Draanen’s books, please visit WendelinVanDraanen.com.

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