Harvey the Baker

It's Harvey's birthday, so he and his friend Chip decide to bake a cake. Together, the two beavers find the ingredients, mix the batter, and bake a delicious cake.

Readers will love learning about the baking process, and a recipe at the end encourages them to bake their own cake.

Charlotte M. Krall - Children's Literature

One of two "Harvey" books, this title will get you and your child enthusiastic about baking together with a recipe and how-to hints that are included in this book. Harvey's friend Chip comes with tulips to wish Harvey a happy birthday. Together they put on aprons and prepare to make a cake. Step-by-step they gather ingredients, pans, and utensils. When the cake is baking in the oven they look at the mess they have made and clean up together. They set a table for two, take the cake out of the oven, and the doorbell rings. They share the birthday cake with all their animal friends who arrive. This is a fun book to share with young children. 2005 (orig. 1996), Kingfisher/Houghton-Mifflin, Ages 3 to 7.

Lars Klinting has written and/or illustrated more than twenty children's books. His beaver books have been translated into eighteen languages, sold more than 200,000 copies internationally, and won numerous awards. Like Harvey, Lars is very handy. He trained as a carpenter and also enjoys sewing, cooking, gardening, and painting.