Monster Baker

In this punny picture book with bright and colorful illustrations an adorable monster learns about determination after a series of baking disasters, perfect for fans of Marigold Bakes a Cake.

Tomorrow is Grandmonster's 247th birthday, and Tillie has a boo-rilliant idea. She's going to bake a birthday cake! But when Uncle Hairy gobbles up Tillie's near-Pierrefect Squirmin' Chocolate Cake, she rushes to bake another.
SPLAT!
And another.
"MY CAKE!"
And another.
SHRIEK!
Baking on her own isn't easy, and Tillie makes many mistakes, learning that with a little patience, care, and determination, she can do just about anything. After all, like star chef Pierre du Monstère says, "A baker always rises to the occasion!"

Monster Baker includes a recipe of Tillie's favorite cookies: Chocolate Cherry Scaries!

Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
Published: 08/29/2023
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.99lbs
Size: 11.25h x 9.40w x 0.41d
ISBN: 9781250828323
Age: Ages 4-8


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 06/01/2023

About the Author

Laura Lavoie writes humorous, pun-filled picture books, including Vampire Vacation. She can also tap dance, tell terribly cheesy jokes, and bake a mean chocolate chip cookie. When she isn't reading or writing, Laura can usually be found in the kitchen cooking up something delicious, or playing outside--gardening, hiking, kayaking, or hanging around in trees. Laura resides in upstate New York with her husband, daughters, two cats, one dog, and several sagging bookshelves.

Vanessa Morales is a Mexican illustrator with a deep love for the natural, the whimsical, and the fantastical. When she's not working, she enjoys painting in traditional techniques like gouache and watercolor. She's worked in the publishing, animation, and game industries, and illustrated the covers for the Paola Santiago series (Rick Riordan Presents). Vanessa lives in Chiapas, Mexico.