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by Melissa Taylor (Author), Lise-Anne Aurélie (Illustrator)
When Tova discovers she's allergic to her favorite bakery treats, she and her loving family whip up a recipe for resilience, creativity, and the sweetest kind of love.
A Junior Library Guild Gold Selection Title
Tova's Sweet Solution is a heartfelt and deliciously sweet story about creativity, resilience, and the magic of family. Tova loves everything about her family's bakery--the warmth, the smells, the cinnalove scones.
But when a painful tummy ache leads to an unexpected allergy diagnosis, Tova learns she can no longer enjoy her favorite treats made with honeygrain. Crushed but determined, Tova's family rallies around her with hugs, songs, and a whole lot of "bakestorming."
But none of their new recipes taste quite right . . . until Tova and her squirrel sidekick, Biscuit, stumble upon a surprise ingredient that leads to the Toviest Tova-size idea ever! Bursting with playful language, cozy charm, and a dash of culinary creativity, this story celebrates perseverance, problem-solving, and the loving support of a family that always bakes together--no matter what.
Perfect for readers who love baking, bold ideas, and stories that fill both the heart and tummy with joy.
Author Biography
Melissa Taylor, MA, is an allergy mom, writer, award-winning teacher, children's book reviewer, parent, and dog mom from Denver, Colorado. She loves (in no particular order) children's books, learning new things, and knitting rectangles. Her aspiration is to eventually love baking as much as Tova. Tova's Sweet Solution is Taylor's debut children's book. Connect with Taylor on social media @imaginationsoup and her websites imaginationsoup.net and melissataylor.net. Aurélie Lise-Anne is a Belgian artist working in children's book illustration and animation. She has worked on projects such as Klaus and The Adventures of Paddington. Passionate about animation, she has never stopped honing her own whimsical style illustrating books and personal projects alongside her studio work. Lise-Anne currently lives in the Belgian countryside with her husband and sausage dog. Daily sightings of squirrels, rabbits, and all sorts of birds are a big inspiration for her. You can find her on instagram @aurelieliseanne or her website aurelieliseanne.com.
