The Great Biscuit Bake-Off. (Aristokittens #2) Jennifer Castle. 2022. 128 pages. [Source: Library]
First sentence: Toulouse looked up at the wide, empty canvas sitting on the easel in front of him. Then he closed his eyes and thought: which color should I start with?
Premise/plot: This is the second in a new Disney spin-off early chapter series starring the three kittens from Disney's Aristocats. Marie, Berlioz, and Toulouse are having great fun with their creature cafe. But things aren't always all that equal between them when it comes to running the place. Toulouse, for one, would like to be move involved with decorating some of the treats. But his sister, Marie, is convinced otherwise. He has one job to do at that cafe and that should be enough. He may know art, but he doesn't know much of anything about baking or decorating. But then an opportunity arises....teams are formed...and a competition takes place.
My thoughts: What I liked best about this one was seeing the country puppies come and visit. Lafayette's pup, Leon, and Napoleon's pup, Nadine. Napoleon and Lafayette offered great comic relief in the first film. True show-stealers, in my opinion. And it was fun to see these two make an appearance. Plus, they bring a bit of conflict--the conflict that leads to a biscuit bake-off.
I liked this one. I didn't love, love, love it. But I solidly liked it.
© 2022 Becky Laney of Young Readers
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