Using the themes and rhythms of traditional nursery rhymes, gives directions for baking and sharing a cake including "nine, ten, eggs from the hen" and "fifteen, sixteen, a big bowl for mixing." Includes measurements and recipes.
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From Publishers Weekly
The title?and the cover illustration of an exultant pig flourishing a cake?suggests some of the high spirits and simple pleasures of this rhyming book, as fluffy and sweet as seven-minute frosting. The steps of making the cake follow a counting rhyme: "One, two, get out the moo./ Three, four, open and pour." This doesn't work very well once he gets to "Eleven, twelve, take sugar from the shelf./ Thirteen, fourteen, measuring, sorting." But Meisel's (Engine, Engine, Number Nine) sunny illustrations of the pig sifting, grating and spattering batter with an electric mixer, beaming beatifically all the while, carry readers through any trip-ups in the text. The pig decides that it would be even more fun to share the cake with friends than to eat all by himself. The appended recipe (and measurement conversion information) will guide kids through making a chocolate-chip cake, to hog or to share. Good thing, because this book will put readers in the mood for a snack. Ages 4-8.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From School Library Journal
PreSchool-Grade 2-Piggy mixes and bakes a cake that he plans to eat all by himself. However, when visitors arrive, the happy cook discovers the joy of sharing with friends. The rhyming text follows the format of a familiar nursery rhyme, "One, two, get out the moo./ Three four, open and pour," counting all the way up to "Nineteen, twenty...'We hope there's plenty!'" Large, double-page spreads feature cartoon animals set against bright yellow backgrounds. Piggy is pudgy and charming as he moves around the kitchen. An explanation of measurements and recipes for Polka-Dot Cake (with chocolate chips) and Choc-O-Lot Frosting are appended. A tasty treat.
Pamela K. Bomboy, Chesterfield County Public Schools,
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Pamela K. Bomboy, Chesterfield County Public Schools,
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
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Attention Teachers!,
By Jennifer Caffey (Little Rock, AR) - See all my reviews
This review is from: A Cake All for Me! (Library Binding)
This book is excellent for preschool through kindergarten, or special ed classrooms. Skills that are learned from the book include: rhyme/rhythm, counting 1 to 20, measuring and cooking.(There are two pages devoted to measurement, as well as a recipe for the cake.) The best thing about this book is that the pig learns to share, because he sees the value in sharing with his friends. This is an excellent book to help one teach this value.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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A fun-filled trip through counting, baking and sharing!,
By A Customer
This review is from: A Cake All for Me! (Library Binding)
My 2-year-old son memorized this book, learned to count to twenty, AND learned the basics of baking a cake. We even made the cake described in the book, and it tastes great. The illustrations are hilarious, and I love the lesson about sharing. (Will piggy decide to share his cake with friends??) In fact, I love the book as much as my son -- a rare and happy circumstance.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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Very Enjoyable,
By A Customer
This review is from: A Cake All for Me! (Library Binding)
My 2.5 year old loves this book - we read it almost every night. It is a good way to re-inforce counting. The book takes you through the steps to bake a cake and uses easy rhymes like "five, six - sift and mix". At the end of the book is a real recipe to make a cake. We had a lot of fun making it and eating.
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