Illustrated by Marc Boutavant
Where’s the Cake?!
Yes, this is much more than an alphabet book! It is also a child-sized mystery that will be sure to give little ones lots of giggles. We learn on the first page that “the world’s most completely delicious, tongue-jinglingly chocolaty cake” is missing. So begins the search with Bear to visit each alphabet letter to find clues. 
Along the way, Bear finds that funny words, situations and high jinks abound. For instance, take the case of the reformed Mr. Fox who is now good friends with the Gingerbread Man—despite one tiny bite–or the situation Bear finds himself in when Walrus asks a question. Sharp eyes will be able to gather information and spot clues as they make their way through the letters.
The great illustrations of this story’s shenanigans enhance the fun text to create one of the best children’s books I have seen. It is a hard-backed, well-made, over-sized volume. This is a book that can be used purely as an alphabet book for very young ones. But as they get older, they will grow into solving the mystery and enjoying the jokes. I predict this 5+ star book will wear out before a child is finished enjoying it, and highly recommend it.
Candlewick Publishing has provided Tickmenot with a complimentary copy of, Not an Alphabet Book: The Case of the Missing Cake, for the purpose of review. I have not been compensated in any other manner. All opinions expressed are my own, and I was not required, or influenced, to give anything but an honest appraisal. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
