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Bunny Cakes (Max and Ruby)
It's Grandma's birthday, and Max wants to make her an icky, worm-infested cake. But Ruby says, "No, Max. We are going to make Grandma an angel surprise cake, with raspberry-fluff icing." Will Max let his bossy older sister keep him out of the kitchen? Or will they both become bunnies who bake?
Paperback, 32 pages
Published
February 1st 2000
by Puffin
(first published March 1st 1997)
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Sweet, weird, cute, gross. Why is Grandma so crazy and Max such a disaster? They should all be medicated.
Jul 13, 2012
Lindsay
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Shelves:
birthdays,
rabbits,
grandmothers,
cake,
mud,
brothers-and-sisters,
siblings,
story-time,
writing,
shopping,
food,
dessert,
picture-book
Since the Stanislaus County Library system was celebrating 100 years this year, the theme of this year's Día de los Ninos/Día de los Libros celebration was birthdays . A co-worker and I performed a special bilingual story time in which we acted out all of the stories and used fun props. My co-worker and I did this story in Spanish. She played Max and the grandmother, and I played Ruby and the shopkeeper.
I love Rosemary Wells' work, and Bunny Cakes is a great Max and Ruby story. In this story, R...more
I love Rosemary Wells' work, and Bunny Cakes is a great Max and Ruby story. In this story, R...more
Nov 22, 2009
Dolly
rated it
3 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
parents reading with their children
This is a fun "Max and Ruby" book by Rosemary Wells. Our girls love the television series and they often request one of the books in this series for a bedtime story. This story revolves around Max and Ruby's efforts to make cakes for their grandmother's birthday. Max, as always, gets in Ruby's way and makes a big mess, but has a fun time anyway. I love to read this making Ruby's voice as bossy as possible, imitating her voice from the television series. This is a great series to read aloud to ch...more
This is yet another book about Max and Ruby celebrating their grandma's birthday. This time, they are both making her cakes. Max keeps ruining Ruby's cake, so she has him go to get more ingredients each time.
He wants Red-Hot Marshmallow Squirters, but the grocer doesn't understand his writing. He finally draws a picture on Ruby's list, and does get them.
Both cakes are finally completed, and grandma loves both.
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Read online @ http://www.wegivebooks.org/books/bun...more
He wants Red-Hot Marshmallow Squirters, but the grocer doesn't understand his writing. He finally draws a picture on Ruby's list, and does get them.
Both cakes are finally completed, and grandma loves both.
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Read online @ http://www.wegivebooks.org/books/bun...more
Forget about the kids--*I* loved this story, too! I was cracking up the entire time I read it, because the story is so clever. I can't remember the last time I enjoyed a children's book so much! :)
For me, though, the best test of any storybook is: will my four year-old stay in naptime if I give it to him? This book passed that test with flying colors--my son *loved* the story when I read it to him, then couldn't wait to sit and re-live it by looking at the pictures himself during naptime while I...more
For me, though, the best test of any storybook is: will my four year-old stay in naptime if I give it to him? This book passed that test with flying colors--my son *loved* the story when I read it to him, then couldn't wait to sit and re-live it by looking at the pictures himself during naptime while I...more
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My son loves Max & Ruby. I think it is probably because my son is mischievous just like Max. I don't like it because of that reason and the fact that Max only says one word over and over (at least in the cartoon). This book goes through the difficult process of Ruby making a birthday cake for Grandma and sending Max to the store to get the ingredients. Max wants to make a cake as well, but has difficulty himself getting his key ingredient. Overall, it just stressed me out myself (mostly beca...more
A colorful, well illustrated, and clever book. It's a good story line of the almost always silent little brother bunny who had to go to the store with the list his sister writes for him multiple times. Max always tried to write his worms on the list to get them for his cake but the grocer never could read it. Overall, max and ruby make their grandma the best cake ever, even max's had his worms! His grandma loved it of course. It is a great story of learning to write and get what you want. I enjo...more
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Before story time begins, find a yellow note pad and create the notes that are found in the story.
One will say EGGS,
one will say MILK, and
one will say FLOUR.
Make a second copy of each note,
adding the scriibbles that "say" RED HOT MARSHMALLOW SQUIRTERS in scribbleze.
Also make a "no Max allowed" sign like the one in the story.
You will tape these to a display when they appear in the story.
You may want to lead a finger play after this story. Here is a suggestion from http://kidsmusictown.com/...more
One will say EGGS,
one will say MILK, and
one will say FLOUR.
Make a second copy of each note,
adding the scriibbles that "say" RED HOT MARSHMALLOW SQUIRTERS in scribbleze.
Also make a "no Max allowed" sign like the one in the story.
You will tape these to a display when they appear in the story.
You may want to lead a finger play after this story. Here is a suggestion from http://kidsmusictown.com/...more
This book is about a little bunny who keeps trying to write down what he wants on the list to give to the cashier so that he can bring it home along with other supplies he was sent to get. He tried many times on the different lists and couldn't get it across until he drew a picture.
I would use this to teach kids that writing is important because it's a means of communication and if you can't communicate with others than you can become very frustrated from not understanding each other.
I would use this to teach kids that writing is important because it's a means of communication and if you can't communicate with others than you can become very frustrated from not understanding each other.
I got this out because we watch Max and Ruby almost every night on Nick Jr. It wasn't until we brought it home and opened it up that we found out that we had seen the episode of based on this book! The story was fun. I liked the line yellowed paper on the bottom of the pages. The characters looked a little funny to me though because I'm so used to the show. This book on its own wouldn't be as fun if I didn't already have such a strong sense of the characters from the show.
This is a truly entertaining book about sibling rivalry and Max is a most lovable character! This book is perfect for reading aloud to young children as the illustrations are humorous and children can practice repeating the tongue twister in the story, "red hot marshmallow squirters"! Youngsters will identify with shy but determined Max who loves playing with dirt, pulling his wagon, and who doesn't let his older sister boss him around!
PB 13-
Lovely picture book with cute illustrations. The main characters are so cute and Max is funny. I love how Max figures out how to get what he wants from the store by eventually drawing what he wants and the storekeeper can figure it out. It would be fun to make a cake after reading this as it kind of explains all the steps and ingredients. It is so cute how Max makes his own cake while Ruby makes a real cake.
Lovely picture book with cute illustrations. The main characters are so cute and Max is funny. I love how Max figures out how to get what he wants from the store by eventually drawing what he wants and the storekeeper can figure it out. It would be fun to make a cake after reading this as it kind of explains all the steps and ingredients. It is so cute how Max makes his own cake while Ruby makes a real cake.
Max and Ruby each want to make their aunt a cake for her birthday. Ruby keeps sending Max to the store with a list of what she needs and Max writes what he needs on the bottom of it, but the cashier can't read what Max has wrote. So finally Max draws the picture of what he wants on the bottom of it, and the cashier finally realizes. This would be good way to show kids how else they could communicate what they need.
My daughter loves this book for many reasons: she follows Ruby's directions for making a cake when playing pretend, she copies Ruby's hand written lists for the grocer, she makes gross noises at Max's worm cake, is excited about Max's triumphant trip to the grocer, and it leads to so many great things for kids like following directions, actions and consequences, solving problems, and such a huge boost for the imagination.
This books shows children how important the concept of writing is. Ruby keeps sending Max to the grocery store to get ingrediants for the cake she is baking and Max tries to write a certain candy on the grocery list also. Even though Max does not know how to write, he is still determined to get his candy. He finally does when he draws a picture of the candy on the grocery list.
Poor Max is sent to the grocery store to pick up ingredients for a birthday cake, but the employee at the store can't read Max's writing so max never gets the ingredient he wants. This is a good story to show the developmental path children follow as writers. Sometimes to get your point across you show just draw a picture! A small step is still a step!
Nov 17, 2010
Jess
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
preschoolers, parents, librarians
Shelves:
z_10,
picture-books
Max made Grandma an earthworm cake, but Ruby thinks she ought to have something with raspberries. Crazy bunnies
Easily applied to lessons and activities (reading, vocab, math, baking, stores, etc) AND the kids get super excited to see Max and Ruby.
That said, Max is a mess and Ruby is bossy. Also, I hate saying red hot marshmallow squirters. Hate it.
That said, if you're reading to preschoolers, this ought to be on your list. Short and sweet, so grab three or four.
Easily applied to lessons and activities (reading, vocab, math, baking, stores, etc) AND the kids get super excited to see Max and Ruby.
That said, Max is a mess and Ruby is bossy. Also, I hate saying red hot marshmallow squirters. Hate it.
That said, if you're reading to preschoolers, this ought to be on your list. Short and sweet, so grab three or four.
I have been SO over Max and Ruby for YEARS but Bea continues to enjoy the stories (this was a bedtime story last night) and every now and then the videos too. I can't explain it really, but there you go. They have been such a joy over the years to her that I certainly couldn't leave them off our list.
As a teacher I love this book because it encourages kids to write as Max does, withhis developmentally appropriate scribbles. It also show a reasons for writing...lists to the grocery store, reading a recipe and that pictures carry meaning also. Rosemary Wells and her sweet bunnies are a favorite!
One of my favorite books as a child. I think the best Max and Ruby book. Funny, simple, unique with relatable characters (bossy princess-loving sister and troublesome little brother.)
"This time Max wrote 'Red-Hot Marshmallow Squirters' in the most beautiful handwriting he knew."
"This time Max wrote 'Red-Hot Marshmallow Squirters' in the most beautiful handwriting he knew."
This was a really cute book. It's very relatable to children because it's about a bunny who is just in the beginning stages of writing and can't figure out how to communicate with written words yet. In the end, he realizes that drawing pictures works just as well for communication as writing words. It's a good one to read to kids in the beginning stages of writing so they know that it's okay if they can't write big words yet; there are still ways for them to communicate just as effectively.
Jun 16, 2010
Eva Leger
rated it
3 of 5 stars
Recommended to Eva by:
wegivebooks.org
Shelves:
julias-books
We just read this on wegivebooks.org and Julia liked it well enough - probably because she's seen this episode on Max & Ruby. This isn't one of her favorite cartoons, especially since she's getting older but she enjoyed it and a book was donated so she liked that also!
I enjoyed reading this book, because due to the fact Max and Ruby is a television show, I could relate to the book. I think this is an excellent book to read to children, especially if they enjoy the show. It makes it easy to relate to the book.
Max and Ruby are making cakes for their grandmother. When Max spills ingredients, Ruby sends him to the store with a list. Max tries many different ways of writing what he wants on the list and finally gets the "red hot marshmallow squirters" with a picture.
Great book that shows readers how important writing, legibility and reading is in everyday life. Also shows the differences in siblings and the concept of "if at first you don't succeed, try and try again" because writing takes practice.
What a cute story! This book shows readers how important writing, legibility, and reading can be in school and in everyday life. It shows the differences in siblings and the concept of keep trying until you get it right.
Cute tale.
Darling illustrations.
Funny story.
I use the story as a launch into a discussion about the importance of being able to write!
Such a naughty teacher, I am.
No books for pleasure...only TEACHING!
Darling illustrations.
Funny story.
I use the story as a launch into a discussion about the importance of being able to write!
Such a naughty teacher, I am.
No books for pleasure...only TEACHING!
Cute Max & Ruby book where they each bake a cake for their grandma. Max keeps making a mess and having to go to the grocery store to replace items. His quest for Red Hot Marshmallow Squirters is the funniest part.
This is a great book to teach literacy concepts to younger grades (K-2) or reinforce them to slightly older grades. Max and Ruby are realistic, loveable characters who have developing literary understandings.
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Rosemary Wells is the author of a number of popular children's books, most notably the Max and Ruby series which follows the everyday adventures of sibling bunnies - curious three year old Max and bossy seven year old Ruby. She gets the inspiration for Max and Ruby from her two daughters and the experiences they have with friends and school. Her West Hig...more
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Rosemary Wells is the author of a number of popular children's books, most notably the Max and Ruby series which follows the everyday adventures of sibling bunnies - curious three year old Max and bossy seven year old Ruby. She gets the inspiration for Max and Ruby from her two daughters and the experiences they have with friends and school. Her West Hig...more
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