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This looks like a baking book. It's actually a thinking book. When Allegra sets out to bake a cookie, she has a plan. But when unexpected guests arrive, she faces a dilemma-how do you share one cookie with many? Instead of someone solving the problem for her, Allegra learns to pause, think, and make a new plan. Allegra Bakes a Cookie introduces young children to executive function-the foundational skills that help them plan, solve problems, manage emotions, and adapt when things don't go as expected. Through a simple, relatable story, children see what it looks like to think through a challenge on their own. Built around the BAKE framework: B - Brainstorm A - Arrange + Act K - Keep Going E - Evaluate (and Eat!) The book pairs storytelling with a real cookie recipe, turning baking into a hands-on way to practice independence, patience, and problem-solving. Perfect for children ages 3-8, families, and educators looking for meaningful, real-world learning experiences. Because the most important thing kids are learning isn't just how to bake. It's how to think.

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Melissa believes cookies can solve a surprising number of problems.As the creator of the Allegra Bakes community, Melissa loves to help little bakers practice planning, problem-solving, and trying again when recipes don't go exactly as expected - skills she spent many years helping grown-ups learn too.Melissa lives in New York with her family and a kitchen that is rarely crumb-free.Her favorite cookies? Black sesame Chocolate chip... with crushed potato chips!

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