The Pie Reports

The Pie Reports tells a touching story about Noor and her grandfather, focusing on their shared joy of baking pies together. The book dives into themes like baking, relationships between different generations, maintaining family connections over long distances, compassion, and bonding over food. As Noor and her grandfather create and enjoy various pies, each pie represents a precious memory they've shared. When summer ends and Noor has to go back home, the pair keep up their tradition by sharing their pie adventures through video calls which they call "pie reports". Their doing so helps them stay close despite being far apart. However, when Noor’s grandfather's health starts to decline, their pie reports change from video chats to written notes. This shift shows Noor's flexibility and her deep commitment to staying connected with her grandfather. It also underscores the book’s messages about dealing with changes and keeping emotional bonds strong, even when physically separated.

Hayley Lowe’s writing in The Pie Reports is warm and moving. It beautifully captures the deep emotional connections that can be formed around simple activities like baking. The story is written in a way that is easy to understand and relate to, making it accessible for readers of all ages. Lowe's vivid descriptions make the pies seem real and special, adding depth to the story.

The Pie Reports can also serves as a useful educational resource. It introduces young readers to the significance of family traditions and how food can bring people together. The book can be used in schools to talk about topics such as growing older, health issues, and adapting to changes. It also offers a chance to discuss cultural diversity through the different pies and the universal concepts of love and care that reach across generations.