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Pickles to Pittsburgh: Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs

Pickles to Pittsburgh: Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs

Published in
1997
3.70
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Description

Revisit Chewandswallow for a new and original adventure in this charming sequel to the classic Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs. Kate and Henry eagerly await Grandpa's return from a vacation that his postcard describes as the best and most unusual ever. As Kate falls asleep thinking about the postcard, she dreams of visiting the strange land of Chewandswallow—with its massive foods like immense carrots, lettuce jungles, and gigantic tuna fish sandwiches moved by helicopter. The story explores what the people of Chewandswallow do with all this food, emphasizing a message of generosity and global community.
Age
4-8
Text complexity
proficient
Length
32 pages
Book in series
#2

Why to read

  • Stimulates the imagination with its creative premise.
  • Teaches important lessons about consequences and responsibility.
  • Engages young readers with its humor and adventure.
  • Encourages family reading time with its appeal to both children and adults.