Secret Pizza Party



Last updated Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Author: Adam Rubin
Illustrator: Daniel Salmieri
Date of Publication: 2013
ISBN: 0803739478
Grade Level: Kindergarten    (GLCs: Click here for grade level guidelines.)
Date(s) Used: May 2023

Synopsis: How does Racoon love pizza? Oh, let him count the ways. He loves the gooey cheesy-ness, salty pepperoni-ness, sweet sweet tomato-ness, and of course the crispity crunchity crust. But someone is always chasing poor Raccoon away from his favorite food with a broom! What's a hungry raccoon to do? Plan an elaborate secret pizza party, of course!

But shhh! It's a secret! In fact, you should probably just forget I told you. Nope, no secret pizza party happening here.You didn’t already tell all your friends, did you? Uh oh . . .

Discussion topics for before reading:
•  What do you think happens at secret pizza party?
•  Why is the pizza party a secret?

Vocabulary:

•  Molasses - A thick, sweet dark brown syrup made from sugar cane. The word molassy was not found in the dictionary, so this word means "Like molasses."

Discussion topics for during/after reading:
•  Why do you think the raccoon wants a party?
•  Whom would you invite to your secret pizza party?
•  How do you think the raccoon is going to keep the pizza party a secret?

Craft ideas:
•  Check our craft ideas on Pinterest!
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•  Make pizzas using cardboard or construction paper. The children can use buttons as different toppings for their pizzas.
•  The children can make raccoon puppets using paper bags.
•  Mothers’ Day is Sunday May 14th. Make a card for your mother, grandmother or aunt.

Special activities:
•  The children can discuss what other type of secret parties they want to have. For example, they can hold a secret dance party.

*Note: These craft ideas are just suggestions. You can use them, but you don't have to use them. You can expand upon them, or add your own twist. Remember, though, that the focus of your time should not be on the development and execution of a craft; the focus should be on the read-aloud and the enjoyment of the book!