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Sorry, Mrs. Cake!

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What’s inside...

Mrs Cake has brought all of her bakes to the community fair. Unfortunately for Mrs Cake, everyone is enjoying the fair so much, it is too noisy for them to hear about her feast! A little boy and his cat offer to help gather everyone together, going to the dads, the mums, the babies, the big kids and the grandparents. However, no one is listening! Mrs Cake, the little boy and his cat have to come up with a plan to get everyone to listen and hear about all the food they are missing out on!
Age

4-7

Length

32 pages

Text complexity

Discussion points

What do you think Mrs. Cake felt when no one listened to her?
Why is it important to listen to others when they speak?
How do you think the story would change if everyone listened to Mrs. Cake from the beginning?
Can you think of a time when you felt like Mrs. Cake? How did you handle it?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their feelings about the characters, relating it to their personal experiences.
Discuss the importance of empathy and understanding, using examples from the book to illustrate these values.
Ask your child to predict alternative endings, fostering creativity and critical thinking.
Create a receptive environment where your child feels comfortable to share, ensuring they know their thoughts are valued.

Key lessons

Example Lesson: Importance of listening
Explanation: In 'Sorry, Mrs. Cake!', children explore the consequences of not listening through the characters who ignore Mrs. Cake's attempts to communicate. This highlights how misunderstandings occur when one doesn't pay attention.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to enhance their communication skills by actively listening to parents, teachers, and peers, thereby reducing misunderstandings and fostering better relationships.
Example Lesson: Value of apologizing
Explanation: The story emphasizes the significance of saying sorry, demonstrated when characters realize their mistakes towards Mrs. Cake and apologize to mend the situation.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to own up to their mistakes and understand the healing power of an apology in their daily interactions.
Example Lesson: Recognizing others' efforts
Explanation: Mrs. Cake's efforts to be heard are a central theme, teaching children to acknowledge and appreciate the efforts that others put into helping and communicating with them.
Real-World Application: Kids can apply this lesson by showing gratitude towards family members, teachers, and friends, encouraging a more appreciative and respectful community environment.