Just The Right Cake

In Just the Right Cake, a young boy named Phil loves baking his favourite cake with both of his parents. But when his parents separate, the familiar recipe doesn’t taste quite right anymore. He learns that life can change, and sometimes you need to try something new. Phil experiments by combining his parents’ favourite flavours along with his own, eventually creating a cake that fits his new story and makes him feel that all is well again. The book even includes the full cake recipe at the end.
It’s a warm, comforting story about change, resilience, creativity and finding what’s “just right” in a new situation.

📝 Key Information

🎯 Target Audience / Suitability

• Ideal for children aged 4-8 years (preschool to early elementary) — the narrative and illustrations support that age group.
• Suited for read-alouds at home or in school, especially when discussing change at home, blended feelings, or new beginnings.
• Families and educators might use it when talking about separation/divorce, adjusting to new family dynamics, or encouraging children to find creative solutions and resilience.