Horn Book Review
Bagel is roundly (get it?) rejected when he tries to find a partner for the Cherry Jubilee dance contest: Pretzel tells him his steps don't "cut the mustard," Croissant says his moves are "totally stale," etc. The baked-goods-centric puns don't serve the (bland) story as well as the story serves the puns, but humor abounds in the pink-frosted digital art. (c) Copyright 2019. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Booklist Review
Are you a fan of baking puns? Tap-dancing bagels? Oodles of fun? Then this is the book for you! When a tap tap tippity tap dancing bagel in suspenders, a polka-dotted bow tie, and a Charlie Chaplin hat and cane needs a partner for the Cherry Jubilee Dance Contest, he asks every pastry he passes. No one's impressed by his moves, however, and he receives a string of rejections, including a croissant who deems his dancing totally stale. Though Bagel can't help but feel dumped like yesterday's rolls, he carries on, until his delectable tapping catches the attention of a receptive cupcake, who blushes red velvet from his fancy footwork. Dardik's vibrant artwork, full of animated, anthropomorphic baked goods in bold colors and shapes, complement the comical text. Bagel is particularly expressive, from his frustration with his search for a dance partner to the pizzazz he brings to his dancing to the adoration he feels for Cupcake, who's his perfect match. Humorous, lighthearted fare with a heartening ending and chuckle-worthy jokes.--Greengoss, Annie Copyright 2017 Booklist
