Have you ever wanted something different than what was in front of you, yet didn’t know exactly what it was? That’s how the vole felt when he wanted to eat something besides vegetables. With the help of his parents and friends, the vole discovers what he is looking for – cake! Since the kind of cake that the vole wants is nowhere to be found, he figures out how to make it with a friend. Along the way they learn lessons that make life more wonderful.
The “Let’s Make A Cake!” (LMAC) picture book is a story for anyone who has ever taken the smallest next step to find what they want.
Ultimately the message is this: All the things you want and get in life is the icing, for you are the cake 🙂
With gentle and warm illustrations, LMAC demonstrates the following concepts to children 6-9 years old:
- Exploring and discovering – the vole goes on a journey to find what he wants
- Sharing, friendship, and helping each other – the vole meetings different animal and human friends who help him try new things
- Finding what works and what does not – the vole experiments with different ways to make cake
- Celebrating and taking breaks – the vole celebrates success and learns to take breaks
