Cake, Cake, Cake, Pie
- Book Review,
by Sally Kahler Kahler Phillips
From Booklist
PreS-K. Bouncing rhymes and bright collages propel this cheery title for children just starting to read on their own. Only a few repeated words appear on each page, while saturated color pictures fill in the story: a boy is just about to settle in to a variety of desserts when a black cat leaps through the scene, sending pastry and frosting flying. After changing his cake-splattered shirt and pants, the boy and his father set off in search of the cat, who finally turns up in a tree. Then it's home to bed and sleep, followed by a new day and cake for breakfast. A scene at the vet following the cat's rescue doesn't quite fit, as there's no indication the cat was injured during its adventures. Still, the lively colored-marker-bright paper cut-outs will draw children into this energetic Step into Reading title, which is filled with basic vocabulary that is right on target for beginning readers, as well as for children learning English as a second language. Gillian Engberg
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Who wants some cake and pie? A hungry boy does! But when he sits down to enjoy these delicious desserts, he discovers his cat and his dogs have other plans. Will he ever get to satisfy his sweet tooth? This very simple reader has punchy text, appealing art, and an upbeat pace—perfect for the bestselling Step 1! Get ready for a real treat!
Sally Kahler Phillips was raised in Connecticut and Southern California. After graduating from Dartmouth College, she moved to New York City to begin a career in advertising and marketing. She currently lives in Los Angeles with her husband, Hunter, and as many dogs, cats, and desserts as they can reasonably manage. This is her first children’s book.
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