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I Really Want the Cake

By Simon Philip
Series: I Really Want...
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I Really Want the Cake by Simon Philip is a delightfully humorous children's book about a young girl who desires a delicious cake her mother baked. Torn between obeying her mother’s note advising "do not eat the cake" and her own insatiable craving for it, the girl faces a funny and relatable inner battle. The book vividly captures the essence of temptation through lively illustrations and playful narrative.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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If you're fond of delightful, rhyming stories with a mischievous twist, this tale of temptation and a little girl's struggle to resist a scrumptious cake might tickle your fancy. With vibrant illustrations and a humorous narrative, it promises to entertain both children and adults alike.

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I Really Want the Cake

In 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 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.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

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

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Series: I Really Want... Simon Philip

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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