Synopses & Reviews
Reminiscent of the best of Peter Brown with the charming retro feel of classic Golden Books,
A Piece of Cake is a delightful story about generosity, creativity, and improvisation from bestselling illustrator LeUyen Pham.
Mouse has baked a special treat for Little Bird's birthday! But delivering it to his friend isn't easy—not when everyone he meets along the way offers to trade something for a piece of cake. . . . In A Piece of Cake, LeUyen Pham puts a unique spin on a classic tale. Kids will love the unexpected and hilarious turn the story takes. Its strong picture support; story elements, including setting, character, and plot development; and identification of a problem and solution make this a strong Common Core title.
Supports the Common Core State Standards
Review
“A treat of a birthday picture book.” Kirkus Reviews
Review
“Captured in warm and bright illustrations that anthropomorphize animal friends, this story about doing the right thing and the power of friendship is a strong choice for story hours and classroom read-alouds.” Booklist
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“This will work remarkably well in a storytime setting, and there are plenty of opportunities for curricular tie-ins (particularly prediction and inference) for a school setting.” Bulletin of the Center for Children & #8217;s Books
Synopsis
Mouse has baked a special treat for Little Bird's birthday! But delivering it to his friend isn't easy—not when everyone he meets along the way offers to trade something for a piece of cake. . . .
New York Times bestselling illustrator LeUyen Pham whips up a surprising and clever story about kindness, creativity, generosity, and friendship.
About the Author
LeUyen Pham is an avid baker herself. Her favorite cake to make is
tourteau fromager, or French cheesecake (though she still hasn't mastered it yet!). LeUyen is the author and illustrator of
All the Things I Love About You and
Big Sister, Little Sister. She has illustrated many other picture books, including the
New York Times bestsellers
Grace for President by Kelly DiPucchio and
Freckleface Strawberry by Julianne Moore. She lives with her husband and young cake-loving sons in San Francisco, California.
LeUyen Pham is an avid baker herself. Her favorite cake to make is tourteau fromager, or French cheesecake (though she still hasn't mastered it yet!). LeUyen is the author and illustrator of All the Things I Love About You and Big Sister, Little Sister. She has illustrated many other picture books, including the New York Times bestsellers Grace for President by Kelly DiPucchio and Freckleface Strawberry by Julianne Moore. She lives with her husband and young cake-loving sons in San Francisco, California.