Just the Right Cake

Name: Just the Right Cake
Brand: Milk Bar: NYC's #1 Bakery Ships Desserts Nationwide
SKU: SKU-177417-default
Price: 9.49 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.7 (14 reviews)

$9.49 ~~$18.99~~ In stock

Category: Under $50

This new animated children's book from Christina Tosi tells the story of Phil and his love of baking. For Phil, every day is the perfect day to bake a cake, especially with his Mom and Dad. But after his parents separation, his favorite recipe doesn't taste quite right anymore. Something is missing. Soon, Phil is on a mission to make a cake that fits his new life, incorporating some of his parents' favorite ingredients along with his own. In this comforting and sweet tale about moving forward after a big life change, trying something new is just the right recipe.

Customer Reviews (4.7 / 5 · 14 reviews)

Matthew B. ★★★★★ Aug 12, 2026

My kid asked for it three nights in a row now, and the way Phil's baking adventure unfolds with his parents just clicks for little ones who love helping in the kitchen. The story's rhythm is perfect for bedtime, and the hardcover feels sturdy enough for all the rereads we're definitely in for.

Edward ★★★★★ Aug 11, 2026

The illustrations are so warm and lively that my daughter actually asks for this one by name every night now. It’s a sweet, simple story about family baking that even I don't mind rereading for the fifth time.

Lucy ★★★★★ Aug 10, 2026

My kid normally abandons bedtime stories halfway through, but this one held her attention from the first page to the last. The way it captures Phil's excitement about baking with his parents feels so genuine, and the illustrations really bring that kitchen warmth to life.