Printz Honor winner and National Book Award Finalist Elana K. Arnold is back with Starla Jean Takes The Cake, an irresistible story of a girl, her chicken, and a few new friends, superbly illustrated by A. N. Kang. Its Willas first birthday -- a day that doesnt come along...every day. In fact, it only comes once and Starla Jean is going to make the best out of it for her baby sister. How? A party! All she has to do is: -decorate-keep Opal Egg entertained-get ingredients for a cake-try to get Opal Egg to lay an egg-invite guests-come on, Opal Egg! How hard is it to lay an egg? Youre a chicken!-bake the cake-Give Willa the best first birthday party ever! But, in typical Starla Jean fashion, a few surprises are waiting to derail the determined girl... but could they be...good surprises?Elana K. Arnold is the author of critically acclaimed and award-winning young adult novels (Damsel, What Girls Are Made Of) and childrens books (A Boy Called Bat, An Ordinary Day). She lives in Southern California with her family and a menagerie of pets. A. N. Kang is the creator of many delightful books for young readers, including The Very Fluffy Kitty, Papillon; My Big Bad Monster; Celebrate You!; and Squirrels Family Tree. She lives in New York.Book specifications:Collection: Starla JeanDimensions: 218 x 149Author: Elana K. ArnoldCover type: HardcoverPublishing Year: 2022Publishing Month: 4Pages: 96Language: EnglishPublisher: Roaring Brook PressWeight: 277 g