National Dessert Day
The Funtastic Festivity Booklists compile stories that relate to fun and festive days so that readers of all ages can join the celebration with a good book!
October 14 is National Dessert Day, where we satisfy our sweet tooths with our favorite treats. From chocolate factories and cupcake bakeries to candy kingdoms and magical kitchens, these dessert-filled tales prove reading can be a sweet escape! So grab a cupcake (or two) and settle in for a literary sugar rush.
All the Ice Cream in the World, written and illustrated by Masoud Gharehbaghi (Clavis) — Fiction, Picture Book, Animals, Action / Adventure, Science / Nature, ages 4-6.
Baby Cakes, by Theo Heras; illustrated by Renné Benoit (Pajama Press) — Fiction, Board Book, Food / Cooking, Family / Community, Humor, ages 0-3.
Batter Royale: A Graphic Novel, by Leisl Adams (Abrams / Abrams Fanfare) — Fiction, Graphic Novel, Romance, Humor, Food / Cooking, Teen.
Betty Bunny Loves Chocolate Cake, by Michael Kaplan; illustrated by Stephane Jorisch (Penguin Young Readers / Dial Books) — Fiction, Picture Book, Humor, Food / Cooking, ages 4-6.
Blaze and the Castle Cake for Bertha Daye, by Claude Ponti; translated by Alyson Waters & Margot Kerlidou (Archipelago Books / Elsewhere Editions) — Fiction, Illustrated Prose, Holidays / Seasons / Celebrations, Friendships, Imagination / Play, ages 4-6, ages 7-12.
Cakes in Space, by Philip Reeve; illustrated by Sarah McIntyre (Random House Books for Young Readers) — Fiction, Early Reader, Action / Adventure, Humor, Fantasy, ages 7-12.
Frank and Bert: The One With the Missing Cookies, by Chris Naylor-Ballesteros (Nosy Crow) — Fiction, Picture Book, Food / Cooking, Mystery / Thriller, Series, ages 4-6.
Ganesha’s Sweet Tooth, by Emily Haynes & Sanjay Patel (Chronicle Books) — Fiction, Picture Book, Folklore / Fairytales / Myths, Places / Travel, Animals, ages 4-6.
The Great Peach Experiment 1: When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Peach Pie, by Erin Soderberg Downing (Holiday House / Pixel + Ink) — Fiction, Prose, Family / Community, Food / Cooking, Places / Travel, ages 7-12.
The Heartbreak Bakery, by A. R. Capetta (Candlewick Press) — Fiction, Prose, Food / Cooking, LGBTQIA+, Fantasy, Teen.
Is It Warm Enough For Ice Cream?, by DK (DK Children) — Nonfiction, Board Book, Concepts, Food / Cooking, ages 4-6.
Kitty Sweet Tooth, by Abby Denson; illustrated by Utomaru (Macmillan / First Second) — Fiction, Graphic Novel, Animals, Humor, Food / Cooking, ages 7-12.
Celebrate National Dessert Day by reading a book!
List compiled by CBC’s resident holiday celebrator, Sommer Wissner. Check out other book lists on our blog.
