The Case of the Missing Cake by Eoin McLaughlin illustrated by Marc Boutavant

The Case of the Missing Cake (not an alphabet book) or perhaps the title is Not an Alphabet Book: The Case of the Missing Cake. Whatever the title this book is a winner.  It is funny. It is cheeky. And it contains a cake (whoops the cake is missing!). As a bonus the alphabet format is predicable and allow the bear to make his clever side comments. 

"Oh. Thank goodness you're here! This was meant to be a simple alphabet book but something horrible has happened. The most terrible crime. The world's most completely delicious, tongue-jinglingly, chocolatey cake has been STOLEN."

A is for Apple; B is for Bear; C is for Cake - gone. I do wish they had included a recipe.

An alternative, irreverent and funny alphabet book. A witty exploration of the letters of the alphabet – with each turn of the page the letters transform into lively characters, ideas and, ultimately, a compelling mystery to solve. Readers are sure to feel inspired to invent their own imaginative whodunit after reading this entertaining alphabet book! Walker Books

This is a perfect vehicle for reading aloud or reading together over and over, with lots of opportunities for highly expressive emoting and giggles galore.  Goofy, hilarious, laugh-out-loud fun for all. Kirkus star review

Here are some other books by Irish author Eoin McLaughlin and books illustrated by French illustrator Marc Boutavant.

I would pair The Case of the Missing cake with Z is for Moose.