Welcome to the Best Bakery - by Yue Zhang (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

A touching story of understanding and friendship, all wrapped up in the delightful aroma of freshly baked bread and paired with charming Studio Ghibli-esque art.

When one hungry little bunny sets off in search of a tasty treat, she finds herself on the doorstep of The Best Bakery where there are breads and pastries galore.

But the baker is big, hairy, and . . . wolfish! Dare Bunny taste Wolf's delicious-smelling bread?

A charming tale of friendship, fresh bread, and following your dreams. A delight for all budding little bakers.

AN UNEXPECTED FRIENDSHIP: Wolf and Bunny may not seem like the most likely pair of friends, but they learn to look past their differences to learn from each other and become best buddies.

FUN VISUALS: A humorous and rewarding story lifted up by charming art and detailed scenes with mouth-watering images of baked goods!

AWARD-WINNING ARTIST: Yue Zhang was a 2023 finalist in the prestigious Golden Pinwheel Young Illustrators Competition.

Perfect for:

• Parents, grandparents, and educators
• Preschool and kindergarten-level readers
• Anyone looking for fun stories featuring unlikely friends
• Fans of books about following your dreams
• Gift-givers looking for a fun family read aloud
• Fans of Studio Ghibli and picture books like I Lived Inside a Whale, Fern and Otto, and The Bakery Dragon

Review Quotes

"An unlikely friendship forms between a bread-loving hare and a wolf baker in Zhang's fully imagined portrayal... Presented with thin, precise lines and careful washes of color, illustrated scenes unfold with minute details adding a quaint realism that draws out the work's fable-like qualities." -Publishers Weekly

"Charming [with] crisp watercolor artwork with Studio Ghibli vibes. . . The superb translation, expressive and determined characters, and each delectable morsel of bread make for an appetizing and ultimately satisfying read for both imaginative kids and budding bakers alike." - Booklist

"With illustrations reminiscent of Chinese animation, this picture book demonstrates that unlikely friendships can yield the sweetest rewards." -Foreword

About the Author

Yue Zhang is a young and emerging author and illustrator. Yue hails from the coastal city of Shantou in China's Guangdong Province. With an early passion for drawing, he is now expert at crafting enchanting illustrations that seamlessly blend cultural influences with magical fantasies, brimming with intricate and mesmerising details.