This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Free Book Program, which is open to all readers and is completely free. The author will provide you with a free copy of their book in exchange for an honest review. You and the author will discuss what sites you will post your review to and what kind of copy of the book you would like to receive (eBook, PDF, Word, paperback, etc.). To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email.
This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Book Review Exchange Program, which is open to all authors and is completely free. Simply put, you agree to provide an honest review an author's book in exchange for the author doing the same for you. What sites your reviews are posted on (B&N, Amazon, etc.) and whether you send digital (eBook, PDF, Word, etc.) or hard copies of your books to each other for review is up to you. To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email, and be sure to describe your book or include a link to your Readers' Favorite review page or Amazon page.
This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Book Donation Program, which was created to help nonprofit and charitable organizations (schools, libraries, convalescent homes, soldier donation programs, etc.) by providing them with free books and to help authors garner more exposure for their work. This author is willing to donate free copies of their book in exchange for reviews (if circumstances allow) and the knowledge that their book is being read and enjoyed. To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email. Be sure to tell the author who you are, what organization you are with, how many books you need, how they will be used, and the number of reviews, if any, you would be able to provide.
Reviewed by Diana Lopez for Readers' Favorite
Learning to cook is beneficial for children because it helps develop self-confidence. It's normal to make mistakes at first, but learning to work through those mistakes teaches perseverance. In Bentley Makes a Dump Cake, Miki Taylor shares this valuable lesson. Bentley, the dog, joins a cute little girl named Betty and Mr. Bee as they learn to bake. George Giraffe explains the process so they can bake a cake to share with their friends at a picnic. He teaches them useful details, such as the precision needed to measure the ingredients and the importance of following instructions. At the same time, he motivates them by explaining that making mistakes is also a way to learn. Bentley doesn't get the recipe right the first time, but his friends encourage him to keep trying.
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake is beautifully presented. The illustrations are charming and evoke a homey atmosphere. The characters look adorable and friendly, and the magic of the kitchen is reflected in settings filled with color. The reading is interactive, with a hidden object search activity on the pages and an easy-to-prepare recipe at the end, among other dynamics. Miki Taylor's narrative style is delightful, with short sentences and a playful tone that makes the story even more fun. The plot is interesting and shows that cooking can be an entertaining activity. This adventure also highlights the values of friendship and teamwork because all the characters are kind and look for the positive side, even when facing difficulties in the kitchen. Bentley Makes a Dump Cake will motivate young readers to cook, put effort into everything they do, and enjoy the process.
