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Tummy rumbles turn to belly laughs in this feel-good picture book from the bestselling author and illustrator of \u003ci\u003eThe Bakery Dragon\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eBatter up!\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEmber is in charge while the baker takes a trip and he's excited to show what he can do! When an opinionated fairy princess swoops in demanding a cake, he eagerly agrees. So what if he's only baked bread before? How hard can it be? \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe sugar hits the fan when Ember's first attempt is a complete disaster. He tries again and again, but the royal customer is not happy. Everyone told Ember he was such a good baker, so why can't he get this right? 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