by Sara Varon. New York, NY: First Second, 2011
Both funny and literal, this book is about friendship, fulfilling dreams, playing music, and baking. There are mouth-watering baking recipes in the back to recreate the treats Cupcake and Eggplant create.
Awards include: IRA-CBC Children's Choices; YALSA Great Graphic Novel for Teens; IRA Young Adult Choices; Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year.
Grades 3-6