A cozy read-aloud for brand-new moms, this crinkle-filled board book bakes humor, love, and tactile fun into one irresistible gift. With a cuddly, soft cupcake bursting through the cover and a dedication space on the back, it’s made to be shared, squeezed, and remembered.
What could be sweeter than baby snuggles? Mama’s Little Cupcake celebrates that cuddly, silly stage with playful rhyme, vibrant art, and a soft crinkle cupcake for little fingers to scrunch. Part love letter, part laugh, it’s built for drooly story times, mommy-baby bonding, and endless rounds of “one more time!” With a space for personalization on the back, it’s the perfect pick for baby showers, birthdays, or a first Mother’s Day gift. Designed for ages 0–3 and sturdy enough for hugs, tugs, and giggles, it’s a joyful first book that moms and babies will nibble up together.
Jody Jensen Shaffer is an award-winning poet and the author of more than 70 books of fiction and nonfiction for children, including Prudence the Part-Time Cow, A Chip off the Old Block, It’s Your First Day Of School, Busy Bus!, Emergency Kittens, the Bear and Friends Puzzle Reader series, Crinkle Board Books, Who Am I? Riddle Puzzle books, and more. When she’s not writing, Jody can be found spending time with family and walking her rescue dog, Sophie. Visit Jody at jodyjensenshaffer.com and on X @jodywrites4kids.
Beatrice Tinarelli was born and raised in Bologna, Italy, where she still lives and works as a freelance illustrator, author, and visual artist. She lives with a sassy, chubby black cat named Lapo, who often appears in her works, sometimes as the star, sometimes as a photobomber.
A cozy read-aloud for brand-new moms, this crinkle-filled board book bakes humor, love, and tactile fun into one irresistible gift. With a cuddly, soft cupcake bursting through the cover and a dedication space on the back, it’s made to be shared, squeezed, and remembered.
What could be sweeter than baby snuggles? Mama’s Little Cupcake celebrates that cuddly, silly stage with playful rhyme, vibrant art, and a soft crinkle cupcake for little fingers to scrunch. Part love letter, part laugh, it’s built for drooly story times, mommy-baby bonding, and endless rounds of “one more time!” With a space for personalization on the back, it’s the perfect pick for baby showers, birthdays, or a first Mother’s Day gift. Designed for ages 0–3 and sturdy enough for hugs, tugs, and giggles, it’s a joyful first book that moms and babies will nibble up together.
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Jody Jensen Shaffer is an award-winning poet and the author of more than 70 books of fiction and nonfiction for children, including Prudence the Part-Time Cow, A Chip off the Old Block, It’s Your First Day Of School, Busy Bus!, Emergency Kittens, the Bear and Friends Puzzle Reader series, Crinkle Board Books, Who Am I? Riddle Puzzle books, and more. When she’s not writing, Jody can be found spending time with family and walking her rescue dog, Sophie. Visit Jody at jodyjensenshaffer.com and on X @jodywrites4kids.
Beatrice Tinarelli was born and raised in Bologna, Italy, where she still lives and works as a freelance illustrator, author, and visual artist. She lives with a sassy, chubby black cat named Lapo, who often appears in her works, sometimes as the star, sometimes as a photobomber.
