Bunny Cakes by Rosemary Wells  In This Article:  Page 1  Summary
of the Story  Max makes an earthworm cake for Grandma's birthday
and wants to help his sister Ruby make her angel surprise cake
for Grandma. However, Max's "help" results in many spilled
ingredients. Ruby sends Max to the store for replacements. At
the store, the grocer can't read all the items on the shopping
list until Max solves the problem by drawing pictures.
Introducing the Story   • Ask children to look at the pictures
and think about what the story will be about. Ask: What do you
think the bunnies are going to make? (They are going to make
cakes.)  Reading the Story for the First Time    • After
reading, say: The bunnies in this book make cakes. When do we
like to eat cake? (We like to eat cake on birthdays and other
special occasions.)  Recalling the Story   Reading the Story
Again and Again    • Give prompts about objects or activities in
the pictures. For example, ask: What is Max using to make his
earthworm cake? (He is using a panc