"James and the Blackberry Pie" is a heartwarming story about a little boy who values friendship and bonding. James is excited to help his mother make her famous blackberry pie. But first, he needs help picking the berries. When his brother and sister refuse to help, James doesn't give up. He turns to a friend for help and together they collect the berries. When the delicious pie comes out of the oven, his brother and sister learn a surprising lesson. "James and the Blackberry Pie" is a delightful story full of warmth and playfulness that shows the value of perseverance, the joy of friendship, and the rewards of working together. "James and the Blackberry Pie" is a pleasant read for an early or beginning reader written at a Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level of 2.4 (evidently because of the word 'blackberry'); however, the majority of the book is at a first-grade level.