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A review by katykelly
Chocolate Cake by Michael Rosen
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.