Clever Jack Takes the Cake
School year: Reception, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Published: 2012
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In "Clever Jack Takes the Cake," young Jack is determined to create the perfect cake for the royal birthday party after learning that the princess loves cake more than anything. With limited resources, he cleverly uses what he has to bake a unique cake, but a series of unexpected events challenges his plans, including a mischievous squirrel and a hungry bird. As Jack navigates these obstacles, his creativity and quick thinking shine through. Ultimately, he learns that it’s the effort and joy of baking—and the friendships formed along the way—that make the celebration truly special. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children in preschool-3rd grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.
This book was published in 2012 by Schwartz & Wade Books .
Candace Fleming is the author of several picture books for children. She lives with her husband and two sons in a suburb of Chicago.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Parents' Choice Award - Picture Book
This book was recognised in the Picture Book category by the Parents' Choice Award.
Georgia Children's Book Award
The Georgia Childrens Book Award is a distinguished annual award that recognizes outstanding childrens literature and aims to promote a love of reading among young readers in Georgia. Established in 1985, the award is sponsored by the Georgia Association of Educators and is designed to encourage children to engage with quality literature. Each year, a committee selects a list of nominated books then students in grades K-5 vote for their favourite titles from that nominated list.
Georgia Children's Book Award - Picture Book
This book was recognised in the Picture Book category by the Georgia Children's Book Award.
Nevada Young Readers' Award - Picture Book
This book was recognised in the Picture Book category by the Nevada Young Readers' Award.
Monarch Award
This book was recognised by the Monarch Award.
Beehive Award - Picture Book
This book was recognised in the Picture Book category by the Beehive Award.
School Library Journal Awards - Best Book Of the Year
This book was recognised in the Best Book of the Year category by the School Library Journal Awards.
Charlotte Award - Prekindergarten - 2Nd Grade
This book was recognised in the Prekindergarten - 2Nd Grade category by the Charlotte Award.
Young Hoosier Book Award - Picture Book
This book was recognised in the Picture Book category by the Young Hoosier Book Award.
Kirkus Reviews - Best Children's Book
This book was recognised in the Best Children's Book category of the Kirkus Reviews.
New York Public Library Book Award - 100 Titles For Reading And Sharing
This book was recognised in the 100 Titles for Reading And Sharing category of the New York Public Library Book Award.
Bluebonnet Award
This book was recognised by the Bluebonnet Award.
Charlotte Award - Grades Prek-2
This book was recognised in the Grades Prek-2 category of the Charlotte Award.
Parents Choice Award
The Parents' Choice Book Award is a prestigious accolade that recognizes high-quality children's and young adult literature across a variety of genres. Established as part of the broader Parents' Choice Awards program, which evaluates children's media and products, this specific award focuses on books that are not only entertaining but also educational and enriching for young readers. The award covers multiple categories. A panel of judges, comprising educators, librarians, and child development experts, evaluates the submissions. The goal is to highlight books that foster a love of reading and contribute positively to children's development and understanding of the world.Top of Form
Black-Eyed Susan Award - Picture Book
This book was recognised in the Picture Book category by the Black-Eyed Susan Award.