Just the Right Cake

Illustrated by Emily Balsley
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$18.99 US
On sale Feb 07, 2023 | 32 Pages | 9780593110713

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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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CHRISTINA TOSI is a two-time James Beard Award-winning chef and owner of Milk Bar, with bakery locations across the country, an online care package business, and products in the aisles of the grocery store. She served as a judge on Fox's Masterchef Junior, host of Netflix's Bake Squad, and was featured in the hit Netflix docu-series Chef's Table: Pastry. She is author of the New York Times Best Seller, All About Cookies as well as All About Cake, Momofuku Milk Bar, Milk Bar Life, Milk Bar: Kids Only, Dessert Can Save the World, and for children, Every Cake Has a Story and Just the Right Cake. View titles by Christina Tosi

Read-Along with the Author | JUST THE RIGHT CAKE | Brightly Storytime

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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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© Milk Bar
CHRISTINA TOSI is a two-time James Beard Award-winning chef and owner of Milk Bar, with bakery locations across the country, an online care package business, and products in the aisles of the grocery store. She served as a judge on Fox's Masterchef Junior, host of Netflix's Bake Squad, and was featured in the hit Netflix docu-series Chef's Table: Pastry. She is author of the New York Times Best Seller, All About Cookies as well as All About Cake, Momofuku Milk Bar, Milk Bar Life, Milk Bar: Kids Only, Dessert Can Save the World, and for children, Every Cake Has a Story and Just the Right Cake. View titles by Christina Tosi

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Read-Along with the Author | JUST THE RIGHT CAKE | Brightly Storytime

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