It's time for Eva to begin her first year of school, but she'd much rather help Papa in the music store. She doesn't understand the fuss at school about standing in a line and sitting in a circle when it's much better to spin in a circle and never sit at all. But a piano in a music room reminds her of the sweet sounds of home, just as a slice of Papa's honey cake reminds her of the sweet taste of learning. The book is unique for its cultural tie-in to Judaism and the intersection of humor and history. The backmatter includes a bit of history, bibliography, and a 100-year-old, traditional Jewish honey cake recipe. For fans of Patricia Polacco's and Tomie dePaola's picture books, The Sweetest Taste is a warm and satisfying story of family, tradition, and love of learning.