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158 pp.
| Roaring Brook/First Second |
August, 2011 |
TradeISBN 978-1-59643-740-1$19.99
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PaperISBN 978-1-59643-419-6$16.99
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4-6
In this graphic novel, Cupcake (a cupcake with a round pink head and cherry on top) has a bakery in New York City, a friend named Eggplant (a big purple eggplant), and a dream of meeting his idol, pastry chef Turkish Delight. When business is slow, Eggplant helps Cupcake expand his offerings. Readers will eat up Varon's cleanly illustrated, nicely detailed tale of friendship.