The next installment of the bestselling full-color early chapter book series featuring everyone's favorite pug, Bub, and his human, Bella! 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!Bella's Aunt Amber just opened a new bakery, and she could use some help keeping up with the cupcake and pupcake orders. Bella and Bub are happy to help! Bub even gets the job of official pupcake taste tester: YUM! But then, sneaky Nutz the squirrel tries to get his paws on the tasty treats! Will Nutz be bad for business, or will this story have a sweet ending?With full-color artwork and color-coded speech bubbles throughout, this funny and charming diary-format early chapter book is perfect for anyone who believes a furry pal is the best kind of friend.