{"product_id":"cant-nobody-make-a-sweet-potato-pie-like-our-mama-9781681341996","title":"Can't Nobody Make a Sweet Potato Pie Like Our Mama!","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom the creator of Sweet Potato Comfort Pie, this heartfelt family story shows how a grandmother's particular way of caring wraps her loved ones and her community in a cinnamon-scented hug.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMarie and Landon bicker about many things, but on one topic they agree: their grandmother, \"Mama,\" makes the \u003cem\u003ebest\u003c\/em\u003e sweet potato pies. Those pies are so tasty, and their grandmother is so good at so many things. The twins sometimes wonder: \u003ci\u003eDoes Mama have superpowers?\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMarie and Landon love to help Mama bake pies to share. They shop and select, measure and stir. They taste the pie batter and watch Mama put the pies in the oven. They assist with every step. Still, they think there might be some magic involved. \u003ci\u003eDoes Mama sprinkle fairy dust into her pies?\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen the pies are finally ready, neighbors stop by for a slice and some comfort. Some folks look a little sad when they arrive. After they taste Mama's pies, they leave laughing and singing. The twins marvel at the neighbors' transformation. \u003ci\u003eWhy do Mama's pies inspire so much joy?\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMama's generosity and kindness bring comfort to all she meets. Maybe, the twins realize, the magic isn't in the pies. Maybe it's in their Mama.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Rose McGee\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Minnesota Historical Society Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/15\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.10lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.08h x 10.16w x 0.55d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781681341996\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMcGee, Rose:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eRose McGee\u003c\/b\u003e, founder of Sweet Potato Comfort Pie, travels across the United States to deliver pies and nurture relationships. After George Floyd's murder in 2020, her caring community pie baking and delivery gained recognition from NBC \u003ci\u003eNightly News\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Lily\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eReader's Digest\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eGuideposts.\u003c\/i\u003e She was also featured in the 2015 PBS documentary \u003ci\u003eA Few Good Pie Places.\u003c\/i\u003e McGee resides in Golden Valley, Minnesota, where she was named \"Citizen of the Year\" in 2017.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDeanes, Christopheraaron:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eChristopheraaron Deanes\u003c\/b\u003e is an artist and educator working to build creative equitable spaces that support and engage communities. As an artist, Christopheraaron is represented in local galleries and has created metal enamel sculptures as well as murals sited throughout the Twin Cities. As an educator, he works in the administration offices at Fridley Public Schools and with communities of color around Minneapolis and St. Paul. He lives in Minneapolis with his wife, Cara, and five amazing children.","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Rose McGee \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":47566629896349,"sku":"9781681341996","price":35.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_efb9391d-aad7-48b1-aea4-70aace83a24b.jpg?v=1768313705","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/cant-nobody-make-a-sweet-potato-pie-like-our-mama-9781681341996","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}