Books About Cake

The Best Cake Books for Kids

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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2022

Sir Ladybug

By Corey R. Tabor · Book #1 in the Sir Ladybug series

A group of insect friends work together to save one of their own from a hungry bird, leading to an unexpected friendship

72 pages· 1,544 words· Est. 23 min read

6.0/7 Bookroo·4.2/5 Goodreads · 923 ratings

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Summary: Meet Sir Ladybug, a brave knight who'd rather bake than battle. When a caterpillar faces a hungry chickadee, Sir Ladybug, with his friends Pell the roly-poly and Sterling the snail, must devise a clever rescue plan. Can they outsmart the 'monster' and save the day? Join this delightful adventure filled with friendship, bravery, and unexpected twists in the dandelion patch.

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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1990

Thunder Cake

By Patricia Polacco

A storm approaches; can a girl and her grandma bake Thunder Cake in time?

32 pages· 1,083 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud

5.7/7 Bookroo·4.4/5 Goodreads · 7,150 ratings

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Summary: As thunder shakes Grandma's farmhouse, a young girl must gather elusive ingredients for a Thunder Cake before the storm hits. With her grandmother's guidance, she faces her fear of thunder, turning a looming storm into an adventurous race against time. Will they succeed before the skies open up? Discover how a simple cake becomes a celebration of courage and love.

Picture Book · Ages 8–12 · 1970

Old Witch and the Polka-Dot Ribbon

By Wende Devlin, Harry Devlin

A witch secretly bakes a magic cake to win a carnival contest.

32 pages

4.3 Goodreads · 135 ratings

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Summary: Old Witch wants to enter the carnival's cake-baking contest, but first she has to wait until the kitchen is finally empty. Then she whips up her own magic nut cake, and the contest takes a surprising turn. Can a witch's secret recipe win the polka-dot ribbon?

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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2013

Nina the Birthday Cake Fairy

By Daisy Meadows · Book #7 in the Rainbow Magic: The Sugar & Spice Fairies series

Can Rachel and Kirsty recover the last charm to save birthday magic from Jack Frost's mischief?

80 pages· 4,484 words· Est. 38 min read

4.3 Goodreads · 267 ratings

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Summary: Rachel and Kirsty face a race against time to find the final sugar & spice charm, stolen by the mischievous Jack Frost. Without it, Nina the Birthday Cake Fairy's magic will fail, and birthday celebrations will lose their sweetness forever. Can they outsmart Jack Frost and restore joy to both Fairyland and the human world? Join their magical quest to save the day!

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2019

Pie in the Sky

By Remy Lai

An immigrant boy secretly bakes cakes to cope with loss and language barriers.

Golden Kite Honor (2020)

384 pages· 50,541 words· Est. 9.5 hour read

4.2 Goodreads · 2,705 ratings

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Summary: Jingwen feels like an alien in a new country, struggling with language and loneliness. His only solace is baking cakes from his late father's dream bakery menu. But with a strict no-oven rule from his mother, Jingwen and his pesky brother Yanghao must concoct clever excuses to keep their cake-baking adventures hidden. Will their secret bring them closer or crumble under pressure? Discover a heartwarming tale of family, dreams, and resilience.

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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015

I Will Chomp You!

By Jory John, Bob Shea (Illustrator)

A monster guards his secret cake, threatening to chomp anyone who dares turn the page.

40 pages· 327 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud

5.3/7 Bookroo·3.5/5 Goodreads · 1,306 ratings

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Summary: A blue-skinned monster warns readers to stop turning pages or face his chomping wrath. His secret? A hidden cake he refuses to share. Will you dare to continue and uncover the truth? With each page, the monster's antics grow wilder, but can he really stop you? Dive into this hilarious, colorful adventure and find out if you can outsmart the monster and reach the cake!

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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1985

The Birthday Cake

By Sven Nordqvist · Pettson and Findus series

A missing ingredient leads to a wild adventure for a birthday cake.

32 pages

4.4 Goodreads · 3,819 ratings

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Summary: Pettson plans to bake a special pancake-cake for Findus, the cat with three birthdays a year. But missing flour sets off a comedic chain of events. From distracting a bull to fishing keys out of a well, Pettson's day spirals into chaos. Can he overcome these quirky challenges to make Findus's birthday memorable? Dive into this whimsical tale of unexpected twists and turns, where every mishap brings a new adventure.

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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2021

Little Red and the Cat Who Loved Cake

By Barbara Lehman

Someone who really loves cake follows a child on the way to Grandma's house.

64 pages

4.0 Goodreads · 260 ratings

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Summary: Little Red has baked a cake with their father and sets off to deliver it to Grandma's house. But someone has been following them ever since they left home: someone who really loves cake. A nearly wordless retelling of Little Red Riding Hood told with picture bubbles and pictograms, with nods to other fairy tales hidden in the art.

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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2017

I Really Want the Cake

By Simon Philip, Lucia Gaggiotti (Illustrator) · I Really Want series

A girl battles irresistible cake temptation. Will she succumb?

40 pages· 408 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud

4.0 Goodreads · 566 ratings

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Summary: A mischievous girl faces her greatest challenge: resisting a delicious cake. With her loyal pup by her side, temptation grows as a little lick turns into a bite. Can she control her impulses and make amends? Discover a tale of humor and heart, where truth-telling and self-control are put to the test.

Five Little Monkeys Bake a Birthday Cake

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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1992

Five Little Monkeys Bake a Birthday Cake

By Eileen Christelow · Book #3 in the Five Little Monkeys series

Five monkeys secretly bake a cake for Mama's birthday surprise.

28 pages· 374 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud

4.0 Goodreads · 802 ratings

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Summary: Five little monkeys rise with the sun, determined to bake a cake for Mama's birthday without waking her. As they measure flour and crack eggs, chaos and giggles ensue. Can they pull off the perfect surprise before Mama stirs? Join this high-energy adventure filled with mishaps and monkey mischief, where every step is a race against time and noise. Will their plan succeed, or will Mama wake up to a kitchen catastrophe? Dive into this delightful tale of love, laughter, and the joy of surprising someone special.

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