The Great Adventure of Candy Cupcake in New York City
How Candy Cupcake Outsmarts Classic Folktales — with Bold Action, Sweet Justice, and a Sprinkle of Fun! Perfect for Kids Ages 4–9 and Beyond.
by Rushel Nisonov
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Pub Date Jul 27 2025 | Archive Date Sep 18 2025
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Description
A candy-coated hero. A magical NYC. An unforgettable adventure!
Meet Candy Cupcake — a fearless, candy-coated hero who rolls off a bakery windowsill and dashes through New York City. Along the way, it dodges a curious bunny in Central Park, a clumsy bear in the subway, a sneaky wolf on Wall Street, and a sly fox near the Statue of Liberty. But this runaway story is turned on its head in the most unexpected way!
Inspired by classic folktales like the English The Gingerbread Man, Slavic Kolobok, German Pfannkuchen, and Mexican Runaway Tortilla, this story flips the ending upside down with a clever twist. It’s a playful introduction to values such as justice, bravery, and freedom from fear — encouraging creativity, thinking outside the box, and the boldness to face challenges with curiosity and fun.
Candy Cupcake’s journey is filled with playful moments, surprising encounters, and catchy songs that children will love to sing along with — sparking laughter, curiosity, wonder, and the joy of sharing an adventure together.
This beautifully illustrated book is perfect for kids ages 4–9 (and adventurous grown-ups, too!).
🎨 Plus Coloring Fun!
At the end of the story, kids will find special coloring pages — a hands-on activity featuring Candy Cupcake and all the favorite characters, so kids can keep the adventure going!
❤️ Why Parents Love It
❤️ Philosophical Depth: Celebrates critical thinking, liberty, and justice in the face of deception.
❤️ Educational Values: A playful blend of narration and rhyme sparks empathy, comprehension, memory, and creativity.
❤️ Emotional Growth: Reframes fear into fun and stress into strength, opening opportunities to explore new possibilities.
❤️ Moral Lessons: Models kindness, courage, and integrity over deceit.
🍭 Why Kids Love It
🍭 A sprinkled star and candy-coated hero who gets into trouble—and finds a way out!
🍭 A fearless frosted friend who turns every chase into a game!
🍭 Magical troublemakers: a curious bunny, a clumsy bear, a sneaky wolf, and a sly fox!
🍭 Full-color pages bursting with energy and New York City magic!
🍭 NYC’s coolest spots—from colorful Times Square to the tall Lady Liberty and much more!
🍭 A fun story they’ll love to read—and sing—over and over!
🍭 A cool surprise at the end: fun coloring pages with all the favorite characters!
Join Candy Cupcake on this sweet adventure today!
Order your copy now and let your child experience the magic of Candy Cupcake’s journey through New York City!
Advance Praise
During a kindergarten reading, parents described it as a "colorful story with a delightful surprise that encourages courage and creativity."
During a kindergarten reading, parents described it as a "colorful story with a delightful surprise that encourages courage and creativity."
Available Editions
ISBN | 9798999027306 |
PRICE | $4.99 (USD) |
PAGES | 54 |