Rated 5 out of 5
"What an absolutely lovely read! Nancy’s ease in storytelling and Xin’s touching illustrations make for a colorful and warm walk through life’s little lessons. A wonderful story to read aloud with your children — gentle guidance on mindfulness, self-care, asking for help, and pride in our personal accomplishments. My 8 year old son and I have enjoyed the book several times and continue to find new quotes and illustrations that capture our attention.
Review from an 8 year old boy: “I had to Google what a vole was! I like how the animals bake together. I like how they are friends. I like how they eat together. Oh! And a dinosaur!""
Review from an 8 year old boy: “I had to Google what a vole was! I like how the animals bake together. I like how they are friends. I like how they eat together. Oh! And a dinosaur!""
Chad E.
Rated 5 out of 5
“The book's cover, with a mouse climbing a ladder to decorate a cake, caught my eye. Opening the book, I discovered that the mouse was actually a vole and the cake a destination. On the surface, let’s make a cake, chronicles the vole’s journey through the wonderful world of desserts and all their ingredients. In the end, the role, with the help of a wonderful little girl, discovers their own personal “ingredients” that are necessary to complete any personal quest; curiosity, courage, community, persistence, and most important of all, the joy that accompanies discovery.
The illustrations are amazing, the writing inspiring. I look forward to Ms. Li’s next book.”
The illustrations are amazing, the writing inspiring. I look forward to Ms. Li’s next book.”
Fran S.
Rated 3 out of 5
"Let’s Make a Cake is a twee picturebook about a diverse cast of animal & human characters exploring teamwork, friendship, and mindfulness in the process of making a cake. The color palette of the illustrations are soft and pleasing, and the line work is finely done! The story itself brings a novelty to mindfulness in children’s literature by tying it directly to the sensory experience of the act of baking.
The book is a bit text heavy, making it an appropriate read-a-loud to school aged children k-2nd grade. All in all, I believe this would be a sweet addition to a children’s library."
The book is a bit text heavy, making it an appropriate read-a-loud to school aged children k-2nd grade. All in all, I believe this would be a sweet addition to a children’s library."
Kate E.
Rated 5 out of 5
“The title draws you in and the illustrations just keep you wanting to know more. I first read this book for myself because of the “inner child” concept. As I read through the book, I realized just how important our inner child is. The curiosity, the adventure, and the bravery of learning about life as we grow up is celebrated in this book. I highly recommend this book to anyone who feeds their child within and wishes to encourage others of all ages to do the same. The beauty of the illustrations alone will touch your soul!”
Jennie M.
Rated 5 out of 5
“I really love the message in this book. The story has a nice flow where the little vole is curious, explores and learns about friendship and about himself which I believe is great for children. Love the way how the little vole is persistent and finally finds what he was looking for. It also sends a message that all of us have everything we need within ourselves, about asking questions, doing things on our own.
"You are the Cake" recipe is the icing on top of the cake. The illustrations are beautiful and compliments the story. A must have in every child's library.”
"You are the Cake" recipe is the icing on top of the cake. The illustrations are beautiful and compliments the story. A must have in every child's library.”
Saru N.