A favourite food-related book that speaks to the importance of friendship is Enemy Pie by Derek Munson and illustrated by Tara Calahan King (2000, Chronicle Books). This picture book tells the story of a boy who had a new neighbour on his enemy list. Hoping that a secret recipe that his dad offers to make will help him get rid of his enemy, he discovers Enemy Pie helps him make a new friend.
ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1
What are some things you can do to make friends with someone? Make a list.
STEP 2
What’s the recipe to being a good friend? Using a recipe format, create a Friendship Cake. What will be your special ingredients? Check our recipes to see the format of a recipe (Title, Yield, Preparation and Baking Time, Ingredients, Equipment and Method). Don’t forget your measurements: a cup of this, a tablespoon of that and a pinch of something else, perhaps a hug.
STEP 3
Keep your writing in your Food Journal.
Curriculum Connections
Language Arts
Personal and Social Core Competencies
