Mike Byrne Books

Life’s dangerous when you’re delicious…!

It’s not easy making friends when you’re a pizza. Some people want to meet you, others want to eat you. Frank wants a friend who like him for who he is, not how he tastes. So when he is invited to Billy Greedlepot’s birthday party, Frank’s sure this is the chance he’s been waiting for. His parents are only to well aware of the risks, and encourage him to wear olives and anchovies, as well as classic pepperoni, which everyone at the party thinks is disgusting. He’s lonely until he meets Frances the cupcake, equally ignored because her parents have made her wear beetroot icing. When they remove their unusual toppings, they suddenly become very popular, even more so, because in their excitement Frank and Frances have added some extra tasty bits. In the face of advancing, hungry children Frank and Frances hug each other tight, mashing their toppings together. Nobody wants to eat a hamburger cupcake, or a pizza with marshmallows, salami and squirty cream. But they have found a friendship.

This amusing story is accompanied by bright, expressive illustrations, bringing a light touch to themes of friendship, acceptance and being yourself. Perfect for sharing with Early Years and Key Stage 1 classes, inviting discussion on the above themes and fun activities around food, particularly making pizza and decorating cupcakes!