Katie and the Cupcake Cure
Cupcake Diaries Graphic Novels Series
What’s inside...
Katie Brown feels left out when her best friend joins the Popular Girls Club. In response, she gets inspired to start her own club. With the help of her new friends Mia, Emma, and Alexis, they form the Cupcake Club. This book is a special deluxe edition with foil on the cover, stained edges, and a ribbon bookmark. It highlights the power of friendship and starting anew, proving that sometimes starting from scratch can be the icing on the cupcake.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
8-12
Length
160 pages
Text complexity
Character compass
Katie Brown
Alexis Becker
Emma Taylor
Mia Velaz-Cruz
Discussion points
What do you think Katie felt when she started at a new school? Have you ever felt the same way?
How did making cupcakes help Katie make new friends? What activities help you make friends?
What does the story teach us about handling tough situations?
Can you think of a time when you helped a friend like Katie did? How did it make you feel?
Why is it important to have good friends, like Katie found in her Cupcake Club?
Tip: Role play these questions
Start the conversation by sharing a personal story of your own related to starting something new, like a new school or hobby, to make your child feel more comfortable opening up.
While discussing the book's themes, emphasize the value of kindness and teamwork, and ask your child how they can apply these lessons in their own life.
Encourage your child to discuss their feelings and experiences openly, providing reassurance and support throughout the conversation.
Celebrate the problem-solving aspects of the book, prompting your child to come up with ways they might handle similar situations.
Link the discussion back to the enjoyment of reading, asking your child what they liked best about the book and what other books they might be interested in that have similar themes.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Building Friendship Through Kindness
Explanation: Katie extends her generosity by sharing cupcakes, which helps her make new friends at a time when she feels lonely.
Real-World Application: Children can learn the importance of being kind and sharing with others to form and strengthen friendships in school or during playtimes.
Example Lesson: Resilience in Facing Change
Explanation: Katie encounters a significant change when her best friend moves away. She learns to adapt by finding new friendships and engaging in new activities.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to remain positive and adaptable when they experience changes, such as moving to a new place or changing schools.
Example Lesson: Creative Expression as an Outlet
Explanation: Katie uses baking as a way to express herself and deal with her emotions, which brings her joy and comfort.
Real-World Application: Children are motivated to explore and identify hobbies or activities that they enjoy, which can be therapeutic and a way to express their feelings.