Emily's Cupcake Magic!

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Age Range
6+
Release Date
May 07, 2024
ISBN
978-1665949101
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Katie Brown’s stepsister starts at a new school and discovers her own way to bake in this first book in the Cupcake Diaries: The New Batch chapter book series, the little sister series to the bestselling Cupcake Diaries. Includes black and white illustrations throughout and eye-catching glitter on the cover!

Emily Green has to switch to a new school while her old one is being renovated, and she’s devastated when her friends get assigned somewhere else, leaving her totally alone. When she recognizes a girl from her old school, she at least has someone to sit with at lunchtime. But just as Emily is getting comfortable, her school announces a baking contest. Emily has baked before with her stepsister, Katie Brown, who’s well-known for starting the Cupcake Club—but does Emily really want to live in Katie’s shadow?

She’s feeling nervous until Katie advises her to bake cupcakes “The Emily Way,” and Emily starts to realize there’s room for two star bakers in their family!

Editor review

1 review
Sweet and Heartwarming
(Updated: June 19, 2026)
Overall rating
 
4.0
Plot
 
4.0
Characters
 
4.0
Writing Style
 
4.0
Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)
 
4.0
Cupcake Diaries: Emily’s Cupcake Magic! is a delightful new chapter book for young readers, perfect for fans of the original series! This series focuses on Emily the step-sister of Katie from the original books. When a flood forces the closure of Emily's school, she is relocated to a new school, facing the anxiety of making new friends. She brings two of Katie's delicious cupcakes to school and shares them with some potential new friends. The school announces a baking contest, and Emily and her new friends decide to enter. With a little help from the original Cupcake Club Emily and her new friends perfect their cupcake recipe.

I like how Coco Simon brought back characters we know and love from 'The Cupcake Diaries' in this new book! This book is filled with fun and relatable moments. Emily learns to overcome her anxieties about making new friends and discovers her unique baking style, showing that it's okay to be different from your family. The story also touches on important themes like divorce and blended families in an age-appropriate way.

The larger font size enhances readability, while the numerous illustrations throughout the chapters make the reading experience more engaging. The eye-catching cover, adorned with glittery and colorful cupcakes, is highly enticing, and I wish the inside pictures were in color to match the vibrant cover.

Overall, Cupcake Diaries: Emily’s Cupcake Magic! is a sweet and heartwarming story that will capture the imagination of young readers.
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