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<\/figure>\nCake, Lemonade, and Sprinkles<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n by Aishah Hight<\/p>\n Genre:<\/strong> Children\u2019s Picture Book<\/p>\n ISBN: <\/strong>9798986333250<\/p>\n Print Length:<\/strong> 32 pages<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Reviewed by Toni Woodruff<\/em><\/p>\n London\u2019s birthday is coming up, and everyone on the school bus is talking about what they\u2019re going to wear to her costume party. Magicians, superheroes, even ones with a strong familial connection\u2014but London has no idea what she\u2019s going to choose. There are too many options, and she has to get it right. It\u2019s her<\/em> party.<\/p>\n Who else comes to the rescue than the superhero in most kids\u2019 lives? Her mom! \u201cYou, my love, are one of a kind. \/ Like a star in the sky, you\u2019re a unique design.\u201d <\/em><\/strong>London learns that being herself could be the best way forward\u2014for this party and for always.\u00a0<\/p>\n This young girl loves science and technology, so how easy it is to decide when she considers following that love. Enter: London, the interstellar astronaut! On party day, she\u2019s shining just like her friends and classmates are, but each in their own way. The party is a smashing success as London is beaming from ear to ear and they march down the street in their own impressive, colorful parade. It\u2019s truly a birthday to remember.<\/p>\n There are different kids\u2019 books for different occasions. There are ones that teach, that amaze, that entertain, that help your little ones consider things from new perspectives. But the ones I\u2019m always eager to read are the lighthearted ones! The issue London encounters is real and commonplace while not weighing the book down in the least. Any kid will be glad to spend time in this vibrant little story about being yourself, no matter what mood they\u2019re in.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The message behind the book is a wonderful one, imparted by an exemplary mother character. Be yourself, and amazing things can happen. London is such a cute, sweet kid, and I love that she\u2019s represented as a science-fanatic. It\u2019s a book that inspires young girls to get into STEM while celebrating everybody\u2019s unique interests and talents.\u00a0<\/p>\n The art is adorable enough to hug. The characters are drawn with such personality and buoyancy; you can really feel the elation as London finds herself in her space suit.\u00a0 These kids are having a blast, and yours will be just as excited at the prospect of dressing up with their friends.<\/p>\n The title doesn\u2019t exactly fit the story being told, but on the story, art, and rhyming levels, it\u2019s about as strong of a kids\u2019 book as you can ask for. It\u2019s got a stellar representation of a caring mother with wise, practical advice that goes beyond just the costume party\u2014\u201cAs long as you\u2019re being yourself, you can\u2019t lose.\u201d<\/em><\/strong>\u2014and it\u2019s a story that sparks enough imagination on the part of the reader that they will venture to their own dress-up closets moments after finishing it.<\/p>\n Thank you for reading Toni Woodruff\u2019s book review of Cake, Lemonade, and Sprinkles <\/em>by Aishah Hight! If you liked what you read, please spend some more time with us at the links below.<\/p>\nA bright, lighthearted story about letting your star shine<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n
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