Ready...Set...Cupcake! - (Board Book)

Book Synopsis

Lift, spin, mix, and discover how cupcakes are made on this deliciously exciting food journey!

Join Sprinkles the cupcake on a sprinkle-filled adventure! In this playful novelty board book, lift flaps, slide tabs, and follow each step as cupcakes journey from simple ingredients to a delicious treat topped with frosting and fun. Along the way, children explore each stage of the cupcake making process in a fun, friendly, and age-appropriate way.

Packed with interactive elements, including flaps, sliders, push-and-pull tabs, and a rotating flavor wheel on the cover, Ready...Set...Cupcake! turns learning into hands-on play. Designed for toddlers and preschoolers ages 3 to 5, this engaging board book supports curiosity, early nonfiction learning, and fine motor development while celebrating a favorite treat kids already love.

• Sequencing and Food Discovery: Introduces how simple ingredients become a frosted cupcake in a clear, child-friendly step-by-step sequence.
• Hands-on Interactive Novelties: Features flaps to lift, sliders, push-and-pull tabs, and a rotating flavor wheel that turn every page into active play.
• Sweet Character-led Storytelling: A cheerful cupcake named Sprinkles guides children through each mixing, baking, and frosting stage with warmth and humor.
• Supports Early Learning Skills: Builds vocabulary, sequencing, and fine motor skills through repeatable, hands-on interaction.
• Perfect for Ages 3 to 5: A sturdy, visually rich board book designed for preschoolers, daily play, and repeat read-alouds.
• Joins the Where It Comes From Series: A new addition to the food-discovery series, following Ready...Set...Pizza! and Ready...Set...Ice Cream!

For more than 75 years, Albatros Media has been crafting original and innovative children's books that are both playful and educational, fostering curiosity and a love of learning in young minds. From novelty and board books to picture books and nonfiction, Albatros Media creates high-quality books designed to inform, delight, and inspire.

About the Author

Mariessa Shein is a children's book author. After years of working in publishing and helping shape books behind the scenes, she's now bringing her own playful ideas to life for young readers. When she's not writing and editing, Mariessa volunteers at an animal rescue and fosters dogs--often drawing inspiration from her furry companions and their heartwarming adventures. She is based in New York City.

Carlo Beranek is a freelance illustrator based in Rotterdam, Netherlands. After studying animation, he found his passion in creating whimsical, joyful characters--especially for children. His bold, colorful work often carries strong messages, reflecting his belief in art's power to entertain, educate, and inspire. A music and film lover, Carlo dreams of moving to a big city like London or New York--and getting a dog!