Pug's Cupcake
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Chapter Book · Ages 5–7 · 2026

Pug's Cupcake

Written and illustrated by Kyla May

Book #16 in the Diary of a Pug series

A pug becomes a bakery's taste tester, but a sneaky squirrel wants the treats.

80 pages· ~530L· AR ~3.5
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Bookroo's summary

Bella's Aunt Amber has opened a new bakery, and Bella and Bub the pug are helping keep up with the cupcake and pupcake orders. Bub even gets the job of official pupcake taste tester! But Nutz the squirrel is determined to get his paws on the treats. Will he be bad for business, or will the story have a sweet ending?

From the publisher

The next installment of the bestselling full-color early chapter book series featuring everyone’s favorite pug, Bub, and his human, Bella! Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic’s early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Bella’s Aunt Amber just opened a new bakery, and she could use some help keeping up with the cupcake and pupcake orders. Bella and Bub are happy to help! Bub even gets the job of official pupcake taste tester: YUM! But then, sneaky Nutz the squirrel tries to get his paws on the tasty treats! Will Nutz be bad for business, or will this story have a sweet ending?With full-color artwork and color-coded speech bubbles throughout, this funny and charming diary-format early chapter book is perfect for anyone who believes a furry pal is the best kind of friend.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
80
Reading age
5–7
Audience
Transitional Reader
Lexile
~530L
AR book level
~3.5
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Book details

Reading levels
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
October 20, 2026
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book · Graphic novel
Identifiers
ISBN
9781546139287

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