Pug's Cupcake

Reach for this book when your child is ready to transition from picture books to longer stories but still needs the visual support of illustrations and humor. It is particularly helpful for kids who are learning about the responsibilities of helping out in a family business or navigating the 'good kind of trouble' that comes with pets and mischievous forest animals. In this installment of the Diary of a Pug series, Bub the Pug and his human, Bella, help Aunt Amber at her new bakery. The story focuses on the importance of teamwork and staying focused, even when a sneaky squirrel named Nutz tries to derail their hard work. It is a gentle, low-stakes mystery that rewards persistence and celebrates the bond between humans and their pets. The diary format and color-coded speech bubbles make the text accessible and engaging for newly independent readers aged 5 to 7.