🍕 Frank the Pizza

A deliciously silly story about friendship, fitting in, and the dangers of being too tasty!

Why I chose it

I chose this one for its wonderfully unusual idea, laugh-out-loud humour, and surprisingly thoughtful message about finding friends who appreciate you for who you are.

Frank the Pizza is excited when he gets invited to a birthday party. He has his outfit planned and is ready to have the best time—but his parents have other ideas. They insist he wears olives and anchovies, just to make sure nobody tries to eat him!

At the party, Frank struggles to fit in, until he meets Frances the Cupcake. Together, they discover that having fun is much easier when you find someone who understands you.

Named LoveReading4Kids’ Picture Book of the Month in June 2025, Frank the Pizza combines bold, expressive illustrations with a hilarious story about friendship, acceptance, and being yourself. But be warned: life can be dangerous when you’re delicious! 🍕

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Why you’ll love it

• 🍕 A brilliantly original and unexpected story

• 😄 Full of silly humour and playful food-related jokes

• 💛 Explores friendship, fitting in, and acceptance

• 🎨 Bright, expressive illustrations by Mike Byrne

• 👀 Encourages conversations about empathy and belonging

• 🎉 A fun birthday-party setting children will recognise

• ⭐ A recent, well-received picture book with a distinctive concept

Perfect for: Ages 4–8 · Humour · Friendship · Confidence · Fitting in · Imagination · Gifting

32 pages · English · Eoin McLaughlin (author) · Mike Byrne (illustrator) · HarperCollins Children’s Books · Paperback