Bear wakes one morning with a hankering for Ugly Pie, so he goes on a search from neighbour to neighbour. All he finds are pies that please the eye, and . . . ingredients? Maybe it's time for Ol' Bear to cook up something ugly himself! Ol' Bear shares that Ugly Pie with his generous neighbours-and he shares his secret recipe, too, in the back of this book. Lisa Wheeler's story is a joy to read aloud, and some parts just beg to be sung. Heather Solomon's illustrations aren't the least bit ugly, but are full of lovely details and charming bears with big ol' appetites for pie. AGES: 4-8 AUTHOR: Lisa Wheeler has written many irresistible read-aloud picture books, including the Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor–winning Jazz Baby, illustrated by R. Gregory Christie. www.lisawheelerbooks.com ILLUSTRATOR: Heather Solomon has illustrated many picture books, and she was named a Publishers Weekly Flying Start for her work in 'Clever Beatrice' by Margaret Willey.