A sweet and fun story about a boy named Robert and his dad. They have the day off and decide to bake a cake! Before they know it invitations are out and theres cake to go around. The artwork for this book was absolutely charming and I found the book to be so cute. I definitely would recommend this book (and hey maybe it’ll make you want to bake a cake too, it sure made me want to!)

A comedy of sorts. Baking a cake with your dad. But what happens as your are baking a cake and the door bell continues to ring and ring. With every ring is someone new and different. If your kiddo likes crazy funny, and I know a couple of kiddos like that, they will be engaged with laughter and how much fun dad can be. It becomes the World's Best Cake.

A special thank you to North South Books and Netgalley for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review.

It was a very cute children's book perfect for the age of 4 to 5 years. The pictures are gorgeous and lovely which makes the book more adorable. Also it displays the bonding between father and son.

A cute, easy to read picture book perfect for any budding bakers. "Robert and the World's Best Cake" is a sweet read from start to finish.

What a joy it is to open this book up, and see pink t-shirt wearing, tattooed, Dad, knitting on his beautiful flower filled balcony.

This may not be a book that set out to be ‘about’ breaking gender stereotypes, but that’s what this book does, in the best way, without making it the point of the story. Yes the Dad wears pink, and yes, he grows beautiful flowers and knits, but the story doesn’t make a big deal out of it. Just like we see Robert and all of his toys, everything from trucks, robots and trains, to baby dolls and princess dress ups.

All of that aside, it’s a fun, slightly crazy story about best laid plans, going slightly awry and the AB CD t-shirt is bound to get a giggle from most adults reading this one too.

You just know what’s going to happen when the invitations, go flying, and it didn’t disappoint. This is such a fun story, full of colour and imagination. I found myself going back to the illustrations, and looking more closely at the pictures on the wall, and the books on the shelf, there's a lot of detail in the illustration. It’s so nice to see a story where the family is just taking time to be together, be it reading, knitting, baking or playing.

I do have one concern though. I am not sure about the actual cake? I am guessing it’s not real, because it doesn’t get baked, and the decorations are excellent, but not edible…and it’s on the floor?!...but the Dad is mixing something up in the kitchen, so what is he making? It shouldn’t matter, and it probably won’t to most readers, but I kind of want to know. I will be interested to see if any young readers question this, or if it’s my far too literal adult brain!

I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.

Robert and the worlds best cake is a funny children's picture book about a little boy who decides he's going to host a party and make a huge cake for all his friends and dad.
The invitations blow away much to Robert and his dads dismay but they decide to make the huge cake anyway.
After the cake is ready they suddenly hear a knock on the front door and it turns out their friends found their invites in the street.
I love how the story shows how a community can come together from all different walks of life, and have fun sharing pleasure and happiness together.

The first thing to catch my eye was the amazing illustrations. They were almost retro Golden Book, but with a hipster twist. I loved that Robert's dad was knitting and Robert is baking a cake without even having to speak about proscribed gender roles and who should do what. A cute little book that I would definitely gift to a child in my life.

Bem is a beautiful book about a son who stays at home with his father and wants to make a giant cake.
The design is very good, and the story is also beautiful.

The pictures of this kindergarten level book are stunning. The little details are what makes it particularly fun. The colours are a big draw and I would love seeing posters of it to put in the children’s bedroom. The story is very light, not much to it, and that’s where this picture book loses stars. It’s cute, full of imagination, I love that the characters all go along with Robert’s pretend play… but I think I like a clearer message.

A cute story for children about a small boy and his dad making the biggest cake!
It did nothing for me, but the art was cute and I'm sure children will love it.

I thank Netgalley for the ARC

This was a fun read and I loved the illustrations.

The story was easy to read and follow and my daughter enjoyed it too as I read it to her before bedtime tonight – she is currently in to having tea parties so she thought Robert’s idea was great!

The only thing I did think was that the story seemed to end a little abruptly and it could have done with another page or two just to finish it off.

It is 4 stars from me for this one – highly recommended!

This book is fulllllll of colour. It is so vibrant and captured your attention right from the very start.
The story is also cute, and heartwarming. It has cake, it has cute pet. It is all in all just very very positive story that will cheer you up. It is about friendship, about being kind, about sharing and about celebration!
Seriously in love with the illustration and the story! :)

A delightful, over the top, sugary sweet treat for young readers, packed with whimsy and bright, colorful illustrations.

I really liked that this book was about a boy spending time with his dad and they decide to make a cake. You don't see that in a lot of picture books.

I loved how Roberts big tough tattooed dad was happy to play with him and make batter, etc. However, I likely wouldn't eat cake with a bunch of toys shoved into it.

Robert wants to make an awesome cake! Well, here we go. The illustrations are awesome. I loved the details put into the pages — you can definitely see the talent and care. The storyline is cute and would obviously entertain a child. Definitely recommended for young readers.

Robert and the World’s Best Cake was an amazing read. The kids loved reading it aloud and watching the day unfold as Robert and his dad host a cake party. Little did they know all the guests who would appear! The drawings were so much fun and lovely. The drawings were the kids favourite part! The story and characters are so creative and the attention to detail was wonderful. Such an engaging read. It's the perfect book to read aloud with family.

Wonderfully-illustrated book about a young boy and his dad who are home together when the boy decides he wants to have a "cake party." His invitations blow off the balcony into the wind, and they wind up with many more guests than expected.

I loved that the boy was home alone with his, gasp, tattooed dad and they had a fun day baking together.

This was such a cute story! I loved Robert and his Dad in the story. I loved that throughout the story it shows that the Dad as being completely supportive of his child's ideas and creativity. I'm always in support of positive role models especially male father figures in children's literature. I also really loved the bright and bold illustrations and all the different toys and guests. I only wish the text was more fun and engaging. I wish it interacted with the illustrations more than just being a block of words. I would for sure recommend this story. I think it would be a great addition to a library collection or used for a storytime.

What a cute story for pre-schoolers with wonderful illustrations.! What I like about this story is that Robert was home with his dad (not his mom!) and they decide to make a big cake and have a party. Robert makes invitations for all of his friends and a gust of wind blows them all away. Robert and his dad make the cake anyway, and lo and behold at party time a bunch of people show up for some cake. The story is funny and silly and good for children who like the pictures as much as the words. I guarantee that any little one reading this book will want to bake a cake themselves!

My thanks to NetGalley and NorthSouth Books for allowing me to read and review this book.