The Fairies Cupcake Ball by Helen Nathan, illustrations by Catherine Black (From Worcester News)

The Fairies Cupcake Ball by Helen Nathan, illustrations by Catherine Black

2:18pm Tuesday 17th August 2010 in News

SYNOPSIS:

*A fun-filled picture story book with fantastic cupcake recipies.

*Great baking activities for parents and children to do together with clear instructions and beautiful photographs of the finished cakes.

*A story brimming with imagination and wonderful characters.

Flossie Crums is a bit messy, loves dressing up and sometimes finds her brother very annoying. She loves to bake and to play with the fairies that live in her garden (their kingdom is in a big chestnut tree).

One magical day, Flossie is invited to make fairy cakes for Fairy Queen Rosie's big birthday celebrations. With so much baking to do how will she ever get them made in time? And will they be good enough to bring a smile to Queen Rosie's face?

REVIEW

by Ceri Vines
Published by Anova Books, RRP £8.99

Delicate fairies and dainty cupcakes are made for each other, so a book that brings them both together can't go wrong.

This is more than just a story about a girl called Flossie who is invited to make cakes for the fairy queen's birthday – though it's a charming tale. It's also a full-blown cookbook, with recipes for seven stunningly pretty and intricate creations (as well as a full-size chocolate cake) that will have a little fairy of your acquaintance clamouring to be let loose with the flour and icing sugar.

A beautifully presented book that will provide hours of entertainment as well as helping your child learn the rudiments of cooking.