10/22/07

Goody O’Grumpity


Author/Illustrator: Carol Ryrie Brink/Ashley Wolff
Publisher: North-South Books
Publication Date: 1997
Genre: Fiction Picture Book
Audience: Gr. K+

Overview: This is the story from 1937 of Goody O’Grumpity and her wonderful cake. When she started to bake her cake, everyone was very excited. They were excited because everyone loved her delicious cake. Once Goody O’Grumpity finished making her cake, she shared it with all of the children in the village.

Activity:
Bake Goody O’Grumpity’s Spice Cake. Also, have each child bake a cake at home and bring their cakes into class to share with their classmates.

Reviewer’s Name: Becky Gray