Greg Pizzoli is a pro at this, and Baloney and Friends is a masterclass in how to make a 'beginner' book that doesn't feel babyish. It’s funny, it’s vibrant, and it respects the reader's intelligence while giving them the visual cues they need to build confidence.
The real win here isn't just the reading; it's the invitation to create. By including drawing tutorials at the end, Pizzoli turns the book into a launchpad for a kid's own imagination. It’s exactly the kind of 'gateway drug' to literacy that intentional parents should be looking for.




