She can skate . . . but can she bake? In this charming sequel to Mice Skating, Lucy, the adventure-loving mouse, learns that everyone needs a little help sometimes–and that’s okay. When a blustery, blizzardy snowstorm forces even winter-loving Lucy the mouse indoors, she decides to treat her friends to some home-baked sweets. Unfortunately, Lucy insists on doing everything herself–and it turns out that, for her, baking is MUCH harder than skating. Soon, the oven explodes . . . and so does Lucy’s temper. Luckily, her pals are happy to lend a paw once Lucy realizes that we all have different strengths, and that it’s okay to ask for help when you need it. With a little teamwork, sugar, and spice, Lucy and her BFFs just might get the delicious cheesecake they’ve been waiting for.

What Kind of Book is Sugar and Spice and Everything Mice

Topics

friendship mice baking mice, hamster, guinea pigs, etc.cooking and food

Genres

funny and humorous fiction

Reviews

B is for Bookworm

5.25

I love the example Lucy sets in this story when she's frustrated—she's not perfect, and blows past her friends to race outside and ice-skate her temper away, but she knows how to help herself feel better. Then, she realizes she needs to ask for help. Darling story and scrumptious puns!

Marmee

5.25

Book Lists That Include This Book

Amanda Panda and the Bigger, Better Birthday

Books about friendship

The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear

Books about mice

The Wolf Who Visited the Land of Fairy Tales

Books about baking

The Creatives Behind the Book

Author

Annie Silvestro

ANNIE SILVESTRO is the author ofBunny’s Book Club (Doubleday), which Kirkus called “a sweet salute to reading.” When not writing, Annie works as a consultant in her family’s finance business and serves on the board for Seas It, a cancer charity that promotes recovery through recreation. She is passionate about children’s literature and is currently a Volunteer Coordinator for the New Jersey chapter of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. She resides in Rumson, NJ, with her husband and two boys, who also love to read, and a cat who does not.

Illustrator

Christee Curran-Bauer