Cookies & Milk

Cookies & Milk is an acclaimed chapter book that blends humor, heart, and the joy of self-discovery into an irresistible summer story. Inspired by author Shawn Amos's own childhood as the son of Wally 'Famous' Amos, the novel follows Ellis Bailey Johnson, who'd rather be playing his harmonica than helping his dad open a cookie store. As they race against time to perfect recipes and renovate a storefront, Ellis navigates unexpected challenges, strengthens family bonds, and uncovers long-held secrets. This book is perfect for children aged 4-11, offering a delightful narrative about entrepreneurship, friendship, and the unconditional love that holds families together, even when things don't go to plan.

It's a summer of family, friendship, and fun fiascos in this acclaimed novel that's as irresistible as a fresh-baked cookie. Ellis Bailey Johnson has the summertime blues. Instead of hanging out with friends, listening to music, and playing his harmonica, Ellis has to help bring his dad's latest farfetched, sure-to-fail idea to life: open the world's first chocolate chip cookie store. They have six weeks to perfect their recipe, get a run-down A-frame storefront on Hollywood's Sunset Boulevard into tip-top shape, and bring in customers. But nothing goes according to plan, especially when family secrets start to surface. Can Ellis bake up a happy ending? Partially based on Shawn Amos's own experiences growing up the son of Wally "Famous" Amos, and packed with humor, heart, and fun illustrations, this debut novel sings with the joy of self-discovery, unconditional love, and community. "Shawn Amos has written a beautiful story of family and music, of growing up and having adventures, of business building and character building, that is at once very specific and universal. I love Cookies and Milk as much as I love cookies and milk." -Lisa See, New York Times bestselling and award winning author of Snow Flower and the Secret Fan and Shanghai Girls