by Jeff Christian (Author), Kathrine Gutkovskiy (Illustrator)
Who wouldn't want a fun, playful, great listener, and loving friend waiting for you in the classroom each day? Mrs. Rock's therapy dog, Lucy, is every student's best friend at St. Lucy Parish School. Lucy's Secret Saucetakes Mrs. Rock's fourth-grade class on a delicious and heartfelt journey of kindness, togetherness, friendship, companionship, and most importantly, LOVE.
Mrs. Rock is a teacher who uses the pizza-making process to help her students learn about life. She teaches her class how to "Feed the Starter" (nurture their well-being, both physically and mentally). Throughout the story, Mrs. Rock's students learn valuable life lessons from both Lucy and Mrs. Rock. The result-each student's future development of their own "Secret Sauce." And if that wasn't enough... Yes, there might be some pizza that goes missing along the way. Wonder who could have eaten it?
Lucy's Secret Sauce will serve as a bridge to deep and meaningful conversations. Lucy's Secret Sauce will make you laugh and cry. This book can be read as a family, a class, or by individuals. When you finish reading your heart will be full of love and joy. Most of all, you will leave this story ready to identify, develop, and share your Secret Sauce with the world! You might also be hungry for a slice of pizza!