I Love Cake!: Starring Rabbit, Porcupine, and Moose

PreS-Gr 1—Moose, Porcupine, and Rabbit are three best friends who love playing together. They enjoy the playground and woods but are excited to join together for Rabbit's birthday party. First, the three jump on the trampoline and then take turns playing "Pin the Tail on the Chipmunk." Observant readers will notice that Moose is very distracted during the games. Finally, it is time for cake. Unfortunately, Rabbit and Porcupine cannot find the cake or Moose. When they locate Moose, he is reclining in a chair with crumbs all over his sweater. Initially he denies his involvement with the missing cake, but his confession rushes out once his friends start crying. Ultimately, the friendship is saved when Moose redeems himself by making a new cake to share with his friends. This is a standard narrative, with interjections and comments from the characters along the way. Rendered with brush, India ink, and Photoshop, the cartoon animals are sweet and expressive.