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The book I am happily reviewing today is, Sir Chocolate and Fondant Five story and cookbook written by Robbie and Michael Cheadle. This book was sent to me free of charge, but the review is completely my own.
As I was reviewing the book, I could easily visualize myself reading it to my children when they were younger. One of my greatest joys has always been to read daily to my kiddos and something I continue to do with my two youngest. Although this book is for younger children then my own, this is one that my kids would have thoughly enjoyed.
Each page of the book has a colorful photo with animals created out of fondant, which I found to make the photos all the more impressive. The rhyming story has a nice flow that draws children in, much like a Dr. Suess book. At the end of the book there are recipes that you can create with your children which would have been a huge hit in my household. In fact, if I was purchasing this book to read to my kids, I would pick a recipe at the back before reading the book and then surprise them with baking session at the end.
What immediately struck me after I finished reading Sir Chocolate was how it could be used as a stepping stone for further learning activities. While your kids are waiting for the goodies to bake, you could get out playdough, or make some yourself, and have them try to create some of the animals they saw on the pages of the book. Hey, if you are really brave, you can try to create animals out of fondant just like the photos and even learn about how fondant is used. You could also have your children choose their favoritie animal that appeared on one of the pages of the book and spend some time learning about it.
This book is a big win for parents with children around 10 and under, but I am sure my teens will enjoy making the recipes.
~ please note this book was written in the UK so the recipes are written using the metric system. So hey, you are in the US you are also getting a math lesson with your kiddos! Bonus. 🙂
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~ wendi is the author of three books that you can view here
That’s a really clever idea actually. 🙂 Great for a kid interested in cooking too.
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Yes, it really is. Thank you so very much for stopping by and taking the time to comment, I appreciate it. 🙂
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Thank you, I am glad you enjoyed it. Michael and I are thrilled with Wendi’s review.
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Wendi is kind but honest in her reviews. It’s why I enjoy her blog. I don’t think she has it in her to completely tear a book apart in a review, BUT you don’t get a review like your’s without earning it also. 🙂
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Thank you very much.
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you are very welcome!
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this sounds utterly charming. (and delicious)
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it really is, thank you so very much Beth……I hope you and yours are all well.
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Thank you, Beth.
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great review thanks Wendi, I’ve been following Robbie for a few years and always suspected those kids books would be spectacular! She has so much talent 🙂
The book might be published in UK but Robbie lives in South Africa 🙂
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🙂 I had no idea she lives in South Africa, that is so cool……..I guess I just figured it was the UK because she mentioned the book was being ordered from there. Thank you so much Kate for stopping by and commenting……I always love your visits. 🙂
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and I totally enjoy your posts and positive vibe Wendi ❤
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bless you! 🙂
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Hi Wendi, my publisher is in the UK which is why the book was posted from there. It is much more cost and time efficient that way.
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that makes perfect sense!
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HI Kate, thank you for your lovely comment, you are very kind. I do like in South Africa which also uses the UK measuring system. Have a lovely weekend, Kate.
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lol I had no idea they had different measuring systems for cooking, sorry Robbie 🙂
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Sounds like a great book for families with young kids. Thank you for the suggestion. Will have to go out and make a baby to buy the book. Lol
Hope you are well my dear friend
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🙂 🙂 :)) that is a GREAT reason to have a kid…..LOL……..thanks for the laughter, I needed that. 🙂
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Me too.
LOL
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🙂 🙂 🙂
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Haha, please don’t make a baby on my account. My books will still be there in a few years time. I hope you are well.
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LOL
Doing well, here laughing.
🌹
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It looks like a good book.
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thank you so very much Sadje!
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I will try to get it for my grand son after this lock down ends.
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Robbie greatly appreciates this. 🙂
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🙏🙏🙏
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Thank you, Sadje
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A pleasure
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You make me wish I had children to share this book with (and we use the metric system so I wouldn’t have to do the Math – bonus!) Great review hon – I will pass this along to relatives with kids under ten. 🙂
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🙂 awwww………thank you so very much Carol for your very kind words, I deeply appreciate each one.
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You’re welcome and I also shared it on Facebook, then my brother did as well. It really is a great review.
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wow! I am deeply touched Carol and I am sure Robbie is absolutely thrilled. God bless you.
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May God bless you both as well. (It is like my public service efforts haha, but you’re most welcome.)
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🙂 thank you.
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You’re welcome 🙂
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Thank you, Carol. I am glad you enjoyed this post.
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You’re most welcome
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Beautiful review.
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thank you so very much! 🙂
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Robbie is a great Story teller and poet… Loved your review of her book Wendi… And have a great time baking those recipes.. 🙂 ❤
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Thank you so very much Sue…..it was such a joy to write the review! 🙂
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🙂
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Hi Wendi, thank you so much for reading and reviewing this book. Michael and I are delighted that you enjoyed it. He has been quite sick again and it really perked him up. Have a lovely weekend and stay well.
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It was truly a pleasure! I am so very sorry that Michael is ill and I am sending up prayers for him this evening.
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Thank you, Wendi.
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absolutely my pleasure to pray for him.
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HI Wendi, thank you so much for this lovely review of my book. Michael and I are thrilled you enjoyed it.
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It was truly my pleasure………
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Nice review – looks like a goos children book
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thank you, it is adorable! 🙂
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🌸😊
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