<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Blossom Valley is opening a brand-new community center, and Layla and her Bots are playing at the opening, but the mayor is worried because not many people have signed up to come to the party; so Layla and her bots decide to build a cupcake machine to attract a crowd--but they are uncertain how to manage the variety of decorations proposed. Includes a DIY activity that readers can try at home.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>Layla and the Bots are building a SWEET new invention!</b><p></p>Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Blossom Valley is opening a new community center! But they need to generate buzz for the grand opening. Layla and the Bots know how to help: they will build a cupcake machine for the party! But will their invention be a piece of cake... or a recipe for disaster? With full-color artwork on every page, speech bubbles throughout, and a fun DIY activity that readers can try at home, this early chapter book series brings kid-friendly STEAM topics to young readers!<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><b>Praise for <i>Happy Paws</i> (Layla and the Bots #1): </b>This easy-to-predict story, told in a mix of text and speech balloons, will give new readers confidence while imparting solid STEM lessons of research and implementation, and it's great to see a young girl of color portrayed as a confident inventor (and rock star). A solid introduction for an appealing new chapter-book character. -- <i>Kirkus Reviews</i>This transitional chapter book is ideal for emergent or early fluency readers. It includes charming illustrations to assist with decoding, and interesting STEM themes... this bright, inventive title would make a nice addition to a library's early chapter book collection. -- <i>School Library Journal</i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Vicky Fang has designed technology experiences for kids at Google and Intel Labs, where she's designed robots, installations, games, activities, and more. She started writing to support the growing need of early coding education, particularly for girls and minorities. Layla and the Bots is her first chapter book series. You can visit Vicky at vickyfang.com. <br/> Christine Nishiyama is an illustrator and the founder of Might Could Studios. She self-published a picture book called <i>We Are Fungi</i>. You can visit Christine at mightcouldstudios.com.
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