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!
Author Information
Laura Lavoie writes humorous, pun-filled picture books. 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. @llavoieauthor
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 & watercolor. She's worked in the publishing, animation and game industries for seven years, and some of her clients include Nick Jr., Scholastic, HarperCollins, Disney Hyperion/Rick Riordan Presents, and Kodansha VR Lab Japan. Vanessa lives in Chiapas, Mexico. @phonemova