About The Book

Catering a picnic for giraffes may prove too tall an order for the bakery in the fifth book in the Mouse and Spoon Level 2 Ready-to-Read series from Newbery Medal winner and author of the Henry and Mudge series, Cynthia Rylant!

A giraffe is having a picnic, and it needs cupcakes placed high in the trees for its giraffe friends! Will Ginger, Piper, and Tom be able to measure up?

About The Author

Photograph courtesy of the author

Cynthia Rylant

Cynthia Rylant is the author of more than one hundred books for young people, including beloved series Henry and Mudge, Motor Mouse, and Mr. Putter & Tabby series. Her novel Missing May received the Newbery Medal. She lives in Oregon.

About The Illustrator

Janna Mattia

Janna Mattia is an illustrator from California who loves the natural world. With a touch of nostalgia for the old classics and a spark of newness, Janna is devoted to creating memorable stories through high quality art. When not at the drawing table, Janna can be found hanging out with Mozart (a dog) or learning chess. Her favorite baked treat: Mom’s homemade pumpkin squares.