Just the Right Cake

Written by Christina Tosi · Illustrated by Emily Balsley

A boy seeks the perfect cake recipe to mend his life after his parents' divorce.

3.7 Goodreads · 101 ratings

32 pages· AD530L

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Bookroo's summary

Phil loves baking cakes with his parents, but after their divorce, his favorite recipe feels incomplete. Determined to find a new blend that reflects his changed life, Phil embarks on a culinary journey, mixing his parents' favorite ingredients with his own. Can he create a cake that brings comfort and creativity back into his world? Discover how a sweet endeavor becomes a recipe for healing and new beginnings in this heartwarming tale.

From the publisher

From Christina Tosi, the playful creator of the popular bakery Milk Bar, comes this story of a boy finding his comfort and creativity again after his parents’ divorce. Original cake recipe included! For Phil, every day is the perfect day to bake a cake, especially with his Mom and Dad. But after his parents separate, his favorite recipe doesn’t taste quite right anymore. Something in missing. Soon, Phil is on a mission to make a cake that fits his new life, incorporating some of his parents’ favorite ingredients along with his own. In this comforting and sweet tale about moving forward after a big life change, trying something new is just the right recipe.

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