OPERATION CUPCAKE How Simple Machines Work by Bambi Edlund KIDS CAN PRESS Ginger Wake up Do you smell that SNIFF TO THE KITCHEN CLAP CLAP
the TARGET An especially aromatic vanilla cupcake with pink buttercream frosting and sprinkles baked fresh this morning the TEAM GINGERSNAP A smart cookie who always has an action plan Ginger loves nothing more than a challenging problem that needs solving except maybe a buttercream frosting that needs eating MACAROON Mac is a trusty sidekick always eager to lend a hand in carrying out his sister Ginger's plans His favorite activities are in order feasting snacking and munching
the MISSION Use simple machines to bring the cupcake home Ginger and Mac live in a cozy little mousehole under the stairs conveniently close to the kitchen When the humans go out they snap into action collecting delicious treats and whisking them home This morning however their treat of choice is too large to pick up and carry across the kitchen so they will need to use simple machines to get the job done the OBSTACLES High things heavy things hard to move things Also a perpetually crabby eagle eyed cat and an overly enthusiastic always hungry dog Plus time because the humans will be returning home soon
