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I Really Want the Cake
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See moreIn this energetic picture book, a little girl tries to resist an amazing cake.
In this energetic picture book, a little girl tries to resist an amazing cake.
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In this mischievous picture book, a young culinary enthusiast is tempted by a delicious cake. There's a smell I can't ignore. It's wafting through the kitchen door. It's time for me to find out more. I think it might be cake.
How on earth do you resist the most amazing cake? Especially when your mum has left a note saying that you MUST NOT eat the cake? One little girl is about to find out just how hard it can be.
A delicious tale of cake and chaos with wonderful rhyming text from Simon Philip, with sumptuous illustrations by Lucia Gaggiotti.
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I Really Want the Cake
In this mischievous picture book, a young culinary enthusiast is tempted by a delicious cake. There's a smell I can't ignore. It's wafting through the kitchen door. It's time for me to find out more. I think it might be cake. How on earth do you resist the most amazing cake? Especially when your mum has left a note saying...Paperback$1899Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
I Really Want the Cake by Simon Philip is a delightful children's book praised for its humour, engaging rhyming text, and vibrant illustrations by Lucia Gaggiotti. Reviews highlight the book's exploration of temptation and self-control as a young girl struggles to resist a delicious chocolate cake, despite her mother's note forbidding her from eating it. Readers appreciate the book's entertaining storytelling and its appeal to young audiences through expressive illustrations and a fun narrative, making it an enjoyable read for both children and adults.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781783708017
Publisher: Templar Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 10 August 2017
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Templar Books
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Lucia Gaggiotti
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 5.0mm
Width: 229.0mm
Height: 265.0mm
Weight: 210g
Pages: 40
About the Author
Simon Philip (Author)
Simon was born in Chichester in 1988 and has lived there ever since. After studying History at Exeter University, he decided to become a primary school teacher. Teaching rekindled his love of children's books, so much so that he decided to have a go at writing his own. He is the author of I Don't Know What to Call my Cat, You Must Bring a Hat, and the Waterstones Prize shortlisted I Really Want the Cake.
Lucia Gaggiotti (Illustrator)
Lucia Gaggiotti is a London and Italy-based illustrator and graphic designer. She graduated from NABA (New Accademy of Art) in Milan with a BA in graphic design and a specialisation of illustration. She moved to London in 2005 and has been working freelance since then for many clients including Carluccio's, Jamie Oliver, Pizza Express and M&S. She is the illustrator of the Waterstones Prize shortlisted I Really want the Cake.
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