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Cuties: Boba and Bun Bun

Illustrated by Ellen Stubbings
Paperback
$5.99 US
6"W x 9"H | 3 oz | 96 per carton
On sale Feb 02, 2027 | 32 Pages | 9798217236824
Age 4-6 years | Preschool - 1

Welcome to Cutie City! Boba Tea and her friend Bun Bun are ready for a day of fun but can Boba help Bun Bun get over his fears? Find out in this absolutely adorable Step 2 reader illustrated in the cutest kawaii style!

Boba is always joyful and positive. She is so excited to spend the day with her friend Bun Bun! The sun is shining and Bun Bun is all ready with his hat and sunglasses. It's going to be a great day at the gardens but when Boba and Bun Bun stop to look at the flowers, there are bees! Bun Bun is afraid of bees! What if he gets stung?! Luckily, Boba is always there to help show her friend there is nothing to be afraid of! 

The Cuties are a group of friends who love to laugh, play, and spend time together. 

Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.
Meika Hashimoto is a writer and editor of children’s books. Her books include The Magic Cake Shop, A Tale of Two Gardens, the Toy Story book I Am Sheriff Woody, and the Barbie stories Fashion Fairytale and Glimmer, Shimmer, and Shine! In addition to her work in children’s books, Hashimoto enjoys baking. View titles by Meika Hashimoto

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Welcome to Cutie City! Boba Tea and her friend Bun Bun are ready for a day of fun but can Boba help Bun Bun get over his fears? Find out in this absolutely adorable Step 2 reader illustrated in the cutest kawaii style!

Boba is always joyful and positive. She is so excited to spend the day with her friend Bun Bun! The sun is shining and Bun Bun is all ready with his hat and sunglasses. It's going to be a great day at the gardens but when Boba and Bun Bun stop to look at the flowers, there are bees! Bun Bun is afraid of bees! What if he gets stung?! Luckily, Boba is always there to help show her friend there is nothing to be afraid of! 

The Cuties are a group of friends who love to laugh, play, and spend time together. 

Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

Author

Meika Hashimoto is a writer and editor of children’s books. Her books include The Magic Cake Shop, A Tale of Two Gardens, the Toy Story book I Am Sheriff Woody, and the Barbie stories Fashion Fairytale and Glimmer, Shimmer, and Shine! In addition to her work in children’s books, Hashimoto enjoys baking. View titles by Meika Hashimoto

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