The Special Cupcake

by Allison Hensel

Overview

The Special Cupcake conveys a positive message that can be appreciated by both children and adults. The young boy featured in the story demonstrates the value of seeing the essence of what something is instead judging it solely on its appearance; its not what it looks like on the outside, but whats on the inside that counts. The story also touches on the value of doing something you love and being appreciated for a job well done.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781546242185
Publisher:	AuthorHouse
Publication date:	06/29/2018
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	46
File size:	7 MB
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

About the Author

Allison Hensel was born in Missouri and traveled extensively, eventually settling in Texas. She enjoys being creative and has showcased her work in film, photography, painting, charcoal drawing, quilting, crafts and poetry. She began writing poetry and short stories in her early teens. Her first stories were written to entertain her younger sisters. Ms. Hensel has always felt it important to encourage children to find their strengths and pursue their goals to help them reach their potential. She has always enjoyed seeing children smile and helping them find value in themselves. Over the years she has built lasting friendships with the children that she feels privileged to have had the opportunity to get to know.

Read an Excerpt

CHAPTER 1

Once upon a time there was a baker who loved to make cupcakes. He baked love into every cupcake he made.

Every cupcake the baker made was unique; every flavor of cake and frosting you could imagine. Each one decorated with swirls of frosting and sprinkles of different colors.

People came from near and far to admire the baker's wonderful cupcakes.

You could taste the love he baked into them with every bite.

People enjoyed the cupcakes so much that the baker decided to make a batch of really special cupcakes; a gift to those who really enjoyed eating his cupcakes.

"Those who truly enjoy eating my cupcakes will be rewarded with a special gift", thought the baker.

Although he was famous for making the most beautiful cupcakes, he wanted to make these special cupcakes plain on the outside with their treasure hidden inside.

So, inside each special cupcake, he put a golden coin and topped each one with a plain coat of frosting.

The next day, the baker received an order for a really big party. The note read, "ten dozen cupcakes, an array of all sorts, only the best and the most beautiful will do."

(Continues…)

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