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katykelly's review against another edition
4.0
True account of the author's childhood and a delicious chocolate cake...
I can relate. My secret shame was an entire bag of chocolate truffles though. Michael relates his childhood memory of his mum's delicious chocolate cakes, and how he couldn't resist eating a little of the leftovers... then a little more...
It will fascinate any child, hearing of an adult confess this to them, the greed, the disobedience, the possible consequences.
Rosen doesn't use rhyme or humour, he writes a straightforward account in which he tells us what he did when he was young, any child would be able to relate to his feelings.
The illustrations reminded me of my own drawings in childhood, they give the book an authentic feel.
This would work well in KS2 classrooms, talking about consequences and doing the right thing.
Not a picture book for toddlers, rather like the author's 'Sad Book'. Would resonate most with readers aged 5-10.
With thanks to Netgalley for the advance e-copy.
I can relate. My secret shame was an entire bag of chocolate truffles though. Michael relates his childhood memory of his mum's delicious chocolate cakes, and how he couldn't resist eating a little of the leftovers... then a little more...
It will fascinate any child, hearing of an adult confess this to them, the greed, the disobedience, the possible consequences.
Rosen doesn't use rhyme or humour, he writes a straightforward account in which he tells us what he did when he was young, any child would be able to relate to his feelings.
The illustrations reminded me of my own drawings in childhood, they give the book an authentic feel.
This would work well in KS2 classrooms, talking about consequences and doing the right thing.
Not a picture book for toddlers, rather like the author's 'Sad Book'. Would resonate most with readers aged 5-10.
With thanks to Netgalley for the advance e-copy.
joyous_mango's review against another edition
4.0
Michael Rosen wrote this ode to chocolate cake. Originally this was a poem, but now it has turned into a picture book. This was a Honored Book for through the Children's Books Ireland (CBI) for Illustrations by Kevin Waldron. This book is useful in the classroom because it is a very silly, interactive, and amusing story. This story will produce laughter and language from children. Rosen's use of sounds and noises will really bring to life the book and get children interested in reading. This book is not a good book for teaching children directional reading because not all of the words go left to right in a straight line. I do recommend this book because children can get involved with the book, and relate to it well. The illustrations reflect the written story well, and the noises the children and teacher make while reading create a memorable experience. Even if a children has never eaten or had chocolate cake before, they still have a favorite food that they cannot resist! The illustrations won an honored title because Waldron used turn pages, sounds, and the words to his advantage. For this book, I would take advantage of the sounds and have children draw a map of how to get to their favorite food and what kind of noises might they encounter during their excursion to the food. In the book, the boy has to sneak past his parent's bedroom which has a creaky floor, open the refrigerator, and more! I think it would be fun for the students to come up with their own noises and obstacles to sneak past. Another literacy activity could be creating some "frosting", maybe some brown paint or dyed shaving cream, and having children practice writing letters with it so it adds a sensory element to the experience.
rebeccadanielle's review against another edition
3.0
This was a pretty funny and relatable picture book. I'm not a big fan of the illustrations in this one.
hobbes199's review
4.0
Fantastic story, tinged with a child's feelings of remorse. Filled with Rosen's trademark rhythm and word play.
Perfect for bedtime reading to younger children or independent readers aged 6+. Also recommended for class reading and circle time.
Perfect for bedtime reading to younger children or independent readers aged 6+. Also recommended for class reading and circle time.
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