Twelve Dinging Doorbells

During holidays, families gather to eat, sing, and celebrate, but our main character can't stop thinking about Granny's sweet potato pie. As the room fills with food, she and Granny struggle to keep the pie intact. Just when all seems lost, Granny surprises everyone with a sweet surprise. The book is written in a cumulative rhyme and features humorous details in Ebony Glenn's cut-paper collage.

Format: Hardback
Length: 32 pages
Publication date: 18 October 2022
Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc

Every holiday, aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents, and neighbors gather to feast, sing, and celebrate life. However, our main character's mind is solely consumed by the thought of Granny's famous sweet potato pie, which she reserves exclusively for her. As the tables groan under the weight of baked macaroni and cheese, chitlins, and various other sides, she and Granny work diligently to keep the pie intact, maneuvering it through the bustling room filled with dancing and card games. The task becomes increasingly challenging as the room grows more lively, with everyone's cravings for the pie reaching a fevered pitch. Just when it seems like all hope is lost and there will be no more pie to savor, Granny springs a delightful surprise.

Twelve Dinging Doorbells is a festive and delightful tale written in a cumulative rhyme that is impossible to resist. Author Tameka Fryer Browns clever wordsmithing and Ebony Glenn's vibrant cut-paper collage bring this story to life, inviting readers to join in the celebration time and time again. The humorous details in the collage add an extra layer of charm to the already captivating narrative, making it a must-read for anyone who loves a good holiday tale.

Weight: 466g
Dimension: 238 x 289 x 9 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781984815170