Celebrate one of America's sweetest treats with stories, sprinkles, and plenty of imagination.
National Donut Day celebrates the delicious pastry loved by millions while honoring the volunteers who served donuts to soldiers during World War I.
Is it a doughnut or a donut? Good newsβboth spellings are correct! The shorter version first showed up in print in 1900.
by Robert McCloskey
What better way to celebrate National Donut Day than with one of children’s literature’s most famous donut stories? Homer Price combines small-town adventures, unforgettable characters, and a legendary donut machine that just won’t quit. It’s a sweet, funny read that’s guaranteed to inspire smiles… and maybe a trip to the bakery!
Would your donut be inspired by your favorite season, animal, holiday, or place? What does it look like? What flavors fill the middle? Does it sparkle, swirl with rainbow icing, or change color when you take a bite?
There’s no better way to celebrate National Donut Day than by making your own donuts! Visit our Homer Price Books & Bites adventure for a delicious homemade donut recipe, fun discussion questions, a Word to Savor, and even more activities inspired by one of children’s most famous donut stories.
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