It's Lionel's birthday and what better way for Elliot and his friends to help him celebrate than by baking a cake? They tackle the task with enthusiasm, but as they follow Beaverton's recipe, each instruction seems more confusing than the last. When they finally take the cake out of the oven, it looks as if Lionel's surprise has turned into a disaster. Resourceful thinking on everyone's part results in a beautiful birthday cake after all. Children will love this charming tale. They can enjoy a special treat, too -- Beaverton's yummy cake recipe is featured at the end of the story!
Elliot Bakes a Cake FROM THE PUBLISHER Elliot and his friends bake a cake for Lionel's birthday, but theresult is disastrous! Luckily, resourceful thinking and some creative cake decorating save the day. Their yummy cake recipe is featured at the end of the story. Author Biography: Andrea Beck is a writer, illustrator and plush-toy designer. She lives in Unionville, Ontario.
FROM THE CRITICS Library Journal PreS-Gr 2-Elliot Moose and his friends gather to bake a birthday cake for Lionel the lion, though they have no idea how to do so. Despite their frustrations, they finally produce one for their friend, who declares that it is the best cake he has ever tasted. The story ends with a recipe for "A Very Special Cake." The illustrations, rendered in pencil crayon, lack personality and visual appeal, and the story line is a bit boring and predictable. However, young bakers will recognize and maybe even learn from the stuffed animals' common mishaps in the kitchen. The salvaged cake, complete with icing, candies, and colored candles, serves up the positive message that even the worst mistakes can be fixed.-Susan Knell, Pittsburgh State University, Pittsburgh, KS Copyright 1999 Cahners Business Information.
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