The Cupcake Under the Hat — Every day, Rumi patted mud into tiny bowls and called them cupcakes. He wanted to make one real birthday cupcake all by himself, with sprinkles that went tik-tik-tik on top. Read the full story →
Every day, Rumi patted mud into tiny bowls and called them cupcakes. He wanted to make one real birthday cupcake all by himself, with sprinkles that went tik-tik-tik on top. Until one day, the sprinkle jar vanished before the backyard picnic. The balloons bobbed, the bunting flapped, and Rumi’s nose twitched at the warm vanilla smell.
Because of that, he squeezed frosting too hard—plop! Because of THAT, the cupcake wore a lopsided pink mountain. Finally, Rumi’s party hat sneezed. “Achoo!” Out rolled the sprinkle jar from the fluffy pom-pom. Rumi shook on stripes, dots, and one silly zigzag, proud as a parade. Next time you spot his hat, check the pom-pom for another tik-tik-tik surprise.
