Tom the cat tries to evenly divide the snacks he has baked for himself and two friends, but after gobbling up a few treats, Tom is faced with a new division problem. 'Includes division activities.
A brief history of bread with a discussion of the traditional ingredients and baking methods introduces a variety of recipes with the measurements given in both the metric and English system.
Using the themes and rhythms of traditional nursery rhymes gives directions for baking and sharing a cake including "nine, ten, eggs from the hen" and "fifteen, sixteen, a big bowl for mixing." Includes measurements and recipes.
When Milly, who does the baking on the farm, gets sick, Rose discovers that there are very good reasons for making extra loaves of bread to share with their animals and friends.
Provides instructions for creating nineteen whimsical cake designs, such as a rainbow, caterpillar, and jack-o-lantern; and includes photographs and recipes for cakes and frostings.
