Tyler Makes a Birthday Cake

Reviewed by: Dorothy Hall-Riddle - N/A, Cumberland, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: May 12, 2015

Review

Young Tyler wants to celebrate the birthday of his dog, Tofu, with a cake. When he arrives at the bakery, the baker invites him to help with a cake and even takes him on an adventure to gather the ingredients. After they create the cake, the baker learns the cake is intended for Tofu so he warns Tyler the cake would be unhealthy for a dog but makes him a canine-friendly one instead, which he shares with all of his doggie friends at a fun party. At the end of the book, recipes for a 'human' cake and a 'canine' cake are included, along with interesting facts about the ingredients. The bright and lively illustrations are simple but full of movement, personality, and fun. The author has created a book that makes baking enjoyable, educational, and accessible for young readers. Kids will want to make the cakes after reading the story, maybe even to celebrate a favorite pooch's birthday. Additional books by this author/illustrator team include Tyler and Tofu cooking pancakes and spaghetti.

Overall Book Score: very good