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Baby Cakes
This delightful baby game starts with a kiss on the nose and a smooch on the toes and ends with a tight hug night night. Share with your favorite little Baby Cakes. It's the perfect way to end any day.
32 pages, Board Book
First published September 5, 2006
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Karma Wilson
105 books523 followersKarma Wilson grew up an only child of a single mother in the wilds of North Idaho. Way back then (just past the stone age and somewhat before the era of computers) there was no cable TV and if there had been Karma could not have recieved it. TV reception was limited to 3 channels, of which one came in with some clarity. Karma did the only sensible thing a lonely little girl could do…she read or played outdoors.
Playing outdoors was fun, but reading was Karma’s “first love” and, by the age 11, she was devouring about a novel a day. She was even known to try to read while riding her bike down dirt roads, which she does not recommend as it is hazardous to the general well being of the bike, the rider, and more importantly the book. Her reading preferences were fantasy (C.S. Lewis, Terry Brooks, etc…) and historical fiction (L.M. Montgomery, Laura Ingalls Wilder, etc…). Those tastes have not changed much.
Karma never considered writing as a profession because her mother was a professional writer which made it seem like mundane work. At the age of 27 she realized that she still loved well-written children’s books of all kinds, from picture books to young adult novels. By that time Karma was a wife and the mother of three young children. Trips to the library with her kids were a combination of emotions…a good book meant fun for all! But so many of the books weren’t what her children wanted to listen to.
Then a tax refund changed everything. With the money the family decided to invest in a computer. Karma was forced to learn to type. Combining her desire to make the expensive computer pay for itself, her new-found typing skill, and her love of children’s literature, Karma started writing for children. She wanted to put a few more good books on the library shelves and pay off that computer! Countless rejections and three years later Karma was finally accepted by book agent Steven Malk (who had already rejected her once, which she never lets him forget). Her first book, Bear Snores On, was released in 2002. The computer was paid for!
Since then Karma has had more than 30 books accepted for publication. Many of those are on the shelves of libraries and bookstores around the world. Her books have received numerous state and national awards, been translated into dozens of languages, and a few have made an appearance on the New York Times bestseller list. Karma sincerely hopes that her books bring joy to children and families everywhere.
Karma writes humorous, rhythmic picture books for the very young, and humorous and wistful poetry for the primary grades.
These days Karma lives with her handsome husband Scott, and her three not-so-young-anymore children, two dogs, two chickens and one cat on some modest but lovely acreage in NW Montana. Her hobbies include reading (of course), photography, baking, yoga, and a passion for Mixed Martial Arts.
Playing outdoors was fun, but reading was Karma’s “first love” and, by the age 11, she was devouring about a novel a day. She was even known to try to read while riding her bike down dirt roads, which she does not recommend as it is hazardous to the general well being of the bike, the rider, and more importantly the book. Her reading preferences were fantasy (C.S. Lewis, Terry Brooks, etc…) and historical fiction (L.M. Montgomery, Laura Ingalls Wilder, etc…). Those tastes have not changed much.
Karma never considered writing as a profession because her mother was a professional writer which made it seem like mundane work. At the age of 27 she realized that she still loved well-written children’s books of all kinds, from picture books to young adult novels. By that time Karma was a wife and the mother of three young children. Trips to the library with her kids were a combination of emotions…a good book meant fun for all! But so many of the books weren’t what her children wanted to listen to.
Then a tax refund changed everything. With the money the family decided to invest in a computer. Karma was forced to learn to type. Combining her desire to make the expensive computer pay for itself, her new-found typing skill, and her love of children’s literature, Karma started writing for children. She wanted to put a few more good books on the library shelves and pay off that computer! Countless rejections and three years later Karma was finally accepted by book agent Steven Malk (who had already rejected her once, which she never lets him forget). Her first book, Bear Snores On, was released in 2002. The computer was paid for!
Since then Karma has had more than 30 books accepted for publication. Many of those are on the shelves of libraries and bookstores around the world. Her books have received numerous state and national awards, been translated into dozens of languages, and a few have made an appearance on the New York Times bestseller list. Karma sincerely hopes that her books bring joy to children and families everywhere.
Karma writes humorous, rhythmic picture books for the very young, and humorous and wistful poetry for the primary grades.
These days Karma lives with her handsome husband Scott, and her three not-so-young-anymore children, two dogs, two chickens and one cat on some modest but lovely acreage in NW Montana. Her hobbies include reading (of course), photography, baking, yoga, and a passion for Mixed Martial Arts.
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August 18, 2014
Having chosen this book eight times at the library in the last 3 months, my mother should get the hint and make the purchase already. As my relationship with Lamby grows deeper, it is a joy to listen to the fun times my contemporaries are experiencing alongside their own "loveys". Although, I feel I must warn others these words act as a catalyst for parents, which can instigate spontaneous tickles or toe nibblings. I am not particularly fond of this aspect for many reasons, including the fact that this is clearly a story about a small child's love for a stuffed animal, not that of a grown adult's love for a child. Also, STOP TOUCHING ME, I'M TRYING TO ENJOY A GOOD BOOK! If you are like me, I would suggest grabbing a sippy cup and finding a quiet corner, away from kissy/tickley grown ups and read this one to yourself—or better yet, to your own stuffed loved ones.
March 2, 2013
Baby Cakes gets around. This diminutive bear seems aptly named, as it receives kisses, tickles and lap bounces from small children of pretty much all races and genders. What exactly is Baby Cakes' endgame? Does the bear seek monogamy, to cuddle each night with just one baby? Or does he want to continue to receive love and attention from dozens of babies? We'll never know for sure, although we do know: These babies will do practically anything for their Baby Cakes.
My four-month-old loves this book, which I daresay is impossible to read without breaking out into a sing-song voice. He smiles a lot as the pages are read. It's too early to sing or read along, but I've got a feeling this one is going to be in the favorite pile for quite a while.
My four-month-old loves this book, which I daresay is impossible to read without breaking out into a sing-song voice. He smiles a lot as the pages are read. It's too early to sing or read along, but I've got a feeling this one is going to be in the favorite pile for quite a while.
March 11, 2010
I love children rhyming books and this is one of them. My kids LOVE LOVE this book. We read it number of times throughout the day, we recite it on our walks, in line at the store and just about everywhere!
January 9, 2018
diverse picture book (interactive rhymes for babies + caretakers).
* prominently features diverse characters: yep, here are babies of various colors interacting with their teddy bears, and Sam Williams' illustrations are adorable.
* Would work for a baby storytime--the pictures are smallish for sharing with a crowd, but this book is all about the interactions! Each page has a quick rhyme that encourages caretaker interaction with the child--peek a boo, tickling, snuggling, etc. You can also easily skip over your less favorite rhymes to revisit your favorites, shortening the book as needed. Would also work great as a one-to-one readaloud. You could also read this to toddlers with their own teddy bears/dolls and let them do the interacting, as shown in the illustrations.
* prominently features diverse characters: yep, here are babies of various colors interacting with their teddy bears, and Sam Williams' illustrations are adorable.
* Would work for a baby storytime--the pictures are smallish for sharing with a crowd, but this book is all about the interactions! Each page has a quick rhyme that encourages caretaker interaction with the child--peek a boo, tickling, snuggling, etc. You can also easily skip over your less favorite rhymes to revisit your favorites, shortening the book as needed. Would also work great as a one-to-one readaloud. You could also read this to toddlers with their own teddy bears/dolls and let them do the interacting, as shown in the illustrations.
February 19, 2019
Pretty sure mama liked this one more than we did. She must've read it 5 times during the course of the day, all the while kissing our noses, toes, feet etc as directed by the book. We liked the rhythmic feel and repetitious style and are definitely on board with this lovefest. Will likely be reading this many many more times in the not so distant future.❤
January 6, 2018
I chose this for a reading during an interview and I'm so glad I did. The diversity of the babies shown are delightful and charming. I love that the book directs the reader to interact with their baby and the rhyming text can be sung or spoken.
July 17, 2025
This is a sweet variation on the pat-a-cake rhyme that visits a diverse group of babies nuzzling their teddy bear in ways a family member might engage with their baby. This would be an excellent baby shower gift that will invite happy engagement with a little one.
January 11, 2019
This is a fun one to point out body parts and have your kid join in on the interactive parts: clapping, singing, peek-a-boo. Good rhythm for the parent reading, too.
October 4, 2019
Great step-by-step picture book on how to make muffins (aka baby cakes).
July 31, 2020
Fun read for baby storytime. Engaging read-aloud that doubles as a game. Illustrations are pleasant, colorful, and playful. Overall nice book.
July 14, 2022
Read by Librarian Laura on the London Library's on-line "Books for Babies " program. Big, colourful, pictures and fun rhymes.
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March 23, 2024A delightful sing-song about
a baby's stuffy
a baby's stuffy
March 24, 2009
Cute book that's a perfect board book style. Musical simple rhymes on one side of the 2-page spread, cartoonish, but cute pictures of multicultural babies on the other. Some board books try to condense longer books, or contain too many words of text, or have pictures that are too complicated for this smaller format. This book falls into none of those traps. Good book for a young baby!
July 5, 2007
A good going to bed book. The words aren't terribly clever and a bit repetitive, but perhaps it's to lull your babycakes to sleep. The pictures and book quality are excellent though --it's an attractive book.
April 21, 2008
One of the best night time books to read to a toddler. Has a great rhythm, and Grady is already starting to recognize the pictures. Already we get to the "sing to little babycakes" page, and he sings "la, la, la." How can I not give that five stars???
December 16, 2008
I used this book in the December Babies in Bloom program. Such a charming rhyme. The parents loved it too.
I can see using it as an action poem, getting multiple copies for a group reading or in a special program where the preschoolers bring along their favorite cuddler.
I can see using it as an action poem, getting multiple copies for a group reading or in a special program where the preschoolers bring along their favorite cuddler.
January 6, 2009
We love this book. We've been reading it to our now 20-month-old since she was a tiny thing and she now knows all the pages and hand gestures, playing peek-a-boo and giggling even before being tickled.
January 26, 2019
This book was given to me while I was pregnant and once our son was born, we read it to him every night for a couple of years. It's so sweet and encourages baby to clap, play peek-a-boo, etc. Definitely a family fave. It's now my go-to gift for any mamas-to-be.
August 8, 2007
Very interactive. Cute illustrations.
November 26, 2007
By far one of my daughter's favorite books. She is starting to say the last line on each page.
April 4, 2008
One of Emmett's all time favorites. Each page has little actions which he acts out - kissing nose, smooching toes, clapping hands, peek-a-boo. It's a great book!
April 14, 2008
Be careful--you will get tickled.
July 17, 2008
This one is popular with the whole family. ESPECIALLY Juliette. She laughs out loud when we "smooch" her toes.
A wonderful gift from Jenny!
A wonderful gift from Jenny!
July 13, 2008
Fun rhythm and actions to go with the story.
September 24, 2008
I really like this book. It's interactive with your child. It's a little young for Maleena.
October 9, 2008
My seventh month old loved looking at this book. it flowed very nicely, and was fun to read. Cute pictures as well
March 28, 2013
Favorite book to read to Carmen & interact with.
January 4, 2009
My ten-month-old's favorite. He carries it around with him and starts giggling as soon as I turn the cover. Short and sweet - DELIGHTFUL!
November 12, 2009
One of my all time favorites to read and interact with my daughter between ages 1-2.
March 2, 2010
Obviously I'm biased because my son is my real-life baby Cake, but this is a sweet book with lovely watercolor illustrations. Whenever I start reading it, he smiles.
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