Just the Right Cake
Just the Right Cake
3.7/5
Goodreads

Just the Right Cake

Written by Christina Tosi & illustrated by Emily Balsley
Hardcover
$18.99
$17.97
4 - 8
Reading age
32
Page count
AD530L
Lexile measure
Feb 7, 2023
Publication date

Buy from other retailers

AmazonBookshop

What's This Book About

Publisher Summary

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.

What Kind of Book is Just the Right Cake

Topics

divorcefamilybakingparentspancakesmarriage and divorcecooking and food

Genres

Reviews

    Book Lists That Include This Book

    The Creatives Behind the Book

    What Has Christina Tosi Said About This Book

    Nothing yet! Let Christina Tosi know that you want to hear from them about their book.

    What Has Emily Balsley Said About This Book

    Nothing yet! Let Emily Balsley know that you want to hear from them about their book.

    More Books From These Creatives

      picture • 32 Pages
      Every Cake Has a Story
      4.5
      Christina Tosi, Emily Balsley
      View more

    Other Books You Might Enjoy If You Liked This Book

      picture • 36 Pages
      Weekend Dad
      Frank Viva, Naseem Hrab
      picture • 30 Pages
      Always Mom, Forever Dad
      Joanna Rowland, Penny Weber
      picture • 32 Pages
      Baking with Dad
      Aurora Cacciapuoti
      picture • 32 Pages
      Thunder Cake
      5.7
      Patricia Polacco
      picture • 32 Pages
      Betty Bunny Loves Chocolate Cake
      5.5
      Series
      Michael Kaplan, Stephane Jorisch
      picture • 32 Pages
      Bunny Cakes
      Rosemary Wells
      picture • 32 Pages
      Camila the Baking Star
      Alicia Salazar
      board • 30 Pages
      Baking Day at Grandma's
      5.3
      Anika Denise, Christopher Denise
      picture • 32 Pages
      Charlie Anderson
       
      picture • 32 Pages
      Thing about Bees: A Love Letter
       

    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780593110713
    Publication Date
    February 7, 2023
    Publisher
    Rocky Pond Books
    Page Count
    32
    Reading Age
    4 - 8 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2023004007
    Lexile® Level
    AD530L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~N
    Est. ATOS® Book Level
    ~3.5

    Contribute to this page

    Core Score - 45%

    Still needs the basics.

    Depth Score - 15%

    Just the barebones.

    Improve this page

    Are you the author or illustrator? Claim your book.

    Bookroo

    Book Clubs

    Follow Bookroo