Mira's Baking Adventures: The Unicorn Cake by Liana Grey - [Book Review]

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Book Details:

Title: Mira's Baking Adventures: The Unicorn Cake

Author: Liana Grey

Genre: Children's math fiction, Children's book

Publisher: Kitchen Chemistry

Print Length: 40 pages

Reading Age: 6 to 8 yrs

Source: A review copy from the author

Blurb:

Will Mira's homemade birthday cake be delicious, or a math disaster? In this early reader chapter book that explores STEM through baking, seven-year-old Mira wants to surprise Grandma Rose with a homemade cake shaped like a unicorn (because who doesn't love unicorns?)

There's just one problem. Mira has never used a recipe before, and it's full of baking mysteries: What does 1/2 mean? How do you measure flour? How do you turn a rectangular sheet cake into a unicorn? And how much allowance money will be left after buying special ingredients?

As Mira solves one puzzle after another, she discovers that baking is really just math in disguise.

A warm, funny book for kids who love:

• Cooking and baking
• Problem-solving
• Real-life STEM
• Ivy + Bean and The Questioneers series

Purchase Link:

Amazon

My Review:

This book is about Mira, who wants to surprise her grandmother with a self-baked cake for the first time. This book is a chapter book for early readers (6 to 8-year-olds) introducing STEM concepts.  

It is not only a cute little story of Mira and her relationship with her family, but it is also educational. 

What I Loved

I loved the characters first! Mira's dad, who tries to help her by operating the oven and keeping the surprise a secret; and Mira's sister, who helps her understand the measurements needed for baking. 

I liked the way the elements related to measurements and fractions are included in the story. So, the book is educational and a good read. 

An interesting read for curious kids who love math and baking. It's an introduction to the concept of fractions. Parents will enjoy reading this book to their kids. 

My Rating: 5/5

PS: I received a review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily

About the Author:

Liana Grey is an author, baker, certified teacher, and the founder of Oak Leaf Cooperative Schools, a network of outdoor preschools.

Before becoming an educator, Liana trained at pastry school and made desserts at a New York City restaurant. She's been combining her love of baking and teaching ever since, directing and writing grants for nonprofit educational programs, including STEM enrichment, and believes that the "real world" - whether the kitchen or the forest - is the best classroom. Mira's Baking Adventures and Isha Evans, Eco Detective are her first children's book series.

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The Book of Kindness by Egor Klopenko - [Book review]

Book Details:

Title: The Book of Kindness

Author: Egor Klopenko

Genre: Children's books, Children's literature

Publisher: Independently Published

Print Length: 32 pages

Reading Age: 3 to 9 yrs

Source: A review copy from the author

Blurb:

The Book of Kindness by Egor Klopenko is a heartfelt selection of poetic stories for young children, using vivid imagery and simple language to introduce themes of compassion and generosity. Through memorable scenes and characters—like the magical imaginary birds called “kindwings” fluttering around town spreading kindness, and the little girl, whose seeds of kindness turn into a flower—Klopenko helps young readers understand empathy in a relatable way.

 The book emphasizes family dynamics, presenting universal figures such as “Mommy,” “Daddy,” and “the little girl” or “the little boy” to ensure any child can see themselves reflected in the stories. A key strength is Klopenko’s ability to connect shared themes across different tales. This subtle storytelling approach helps young readers build cognitive skills by recognizing how similar values appear in different contexts. 

Thoughtful, universal, and filled with warmth, The Book of Kindness offers more than just heartwarming tales; it fosters early learning, empathy, and a growing understanding of kindness in the world around them.

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Purchase Link:

Amazon

My Review:

This is the first book in the series of 'The World of Kindness", but can be read and enjoyed separately. I loved this amazing collection of short stories, which explains kindness in simple words with multiple examples.

This is a good bedtime read for kids, especially those aged above 5 years. We need kindness in this world to reduce mental health issues and make our Earth a better place for our future generation. 

I love the way the author explains different ways of showing kindness, lifting up others, and making others cheerful. The illustrations are excellent. Beautiful pictures show every act of kindness so that it's easy for kids to imagine how a kind world would be. The narrative is easy-going and simple. The book cover is good, but not as good as the illustrations inside.

I would definitely recommend this book as a gift option for kids aged 5 to 10 years.

My Rating: 5/5

PS: I received a review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

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