Bess Charles, owner of LadyCakes Bakery, introduces protagonist Cookie Dough, a shy blob of cookie dough who learns that being different is what makes him truly special. <\/p>\n
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The owner of a popular Cape Coral bakery has once again stepped into the realm of children\u2019s books, bringing to life a confection-based character that\u2019s sure to bring smiles, as well as teach lessons. <\/p>\n
Bess Charles, award-winning entrepreneur and owner of LadyCakes Bakery, has written her second children\u2019s book, \u201cThe Adventures of LadyCakes: The Courage of Cookie Dough.\u201d <\/p>\n
The follow-up to her 2019 debut, \u201cThe Adventures of LadyCakes: Kindness is Sweet,\u201d continues her mission of blending life lessons with sweetness and creativity.<\/p>\n
\u201cI always had the intention of creating other stories in the series of the adventures of LadyCakes,\u201d Charles said of her second book. \u201cThis story is all about being unique and different and owning who you are, which has always been a strong theme that I standby.\u201d<\/p>\n
According to Charles, the story introduces young readers to Cookie Dough, a shy blob of cookie dough who learns that being different is what makes him truly special. With encouragement from LadyCakes, Cookie Dough discovers the courage to embrace who he is in a world filled with sprinkles, frosting, and fun.<\/p>\n
\u201c(The book) is great for young impressionable children who sometimes don\u2019t fit the average mold,\u201d Charles said. \u201cBetween the ages of 4 and 8, children try so hard to fit in, and I think it\u2019s an important lesson for them to understand that fitting in sometimes isn\u2019t always what needs to happen, sometimes it\u2019s standing out and being uniquely you.\u201d<\/p>\n
In 2019, Bess expanded her creative reach by publishing her first children\u2019s book, \u201cThe Adventures of LadyCakes: Kindness is Sweet,\u201d which introduced readers to a \u201cmagical world where desserts and life lessons go hand-in-hand. Her new title continues the whimsical series with a heartfelt message about courage and self-acceptance.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cCreativity comes in all different formats while I love to create it\u2019s not always in the same medium,\u201d Charles said. \u201cWriting children\u2019s books and sharing positive messages has always been something I\u2019ve strived to do not only as a business owner as a mom as a community leader and now as a children\u2019s author.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThe adventures of LadyCakes, The Courage of Cookie Dough,\u201d will be holding local book signing throughout the community in the month of December. <\/p>\n
There will be an official launch party after the holidays. <\/p>\n
Readers may get a copy at local book signing events in December and January throughout Southwest Florida. Visit LadyCakes\u2019 social media pages for up-to-date locations for these book-signings. <\/p>\n
Copies may also be purchased on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other book shops.<\/p>\n
LadyCakes Bakery is at 447 Cape Coral Parkway East Unit 102 and 103. <\/p>\n