Cook-A-Doodle-Doo!

Reach for this book when your child is eager to help in the kitchen but struggles with the focus, patience, or teamwork required for a big project. While many stories about food focus on the finished product, this charming tale centers on the process of trying, failing, and trying again. It follows a motivated Rooster and his mismatched group of animal friends as they attempt to bake a strawberry shortcake using a family recipe. Through humor and gentle correction, the story explores themes of collaboration and resilience. It is perfect for children aged 4 to 8 who are moving from parallel play into cooperative activities. Parents will appreciate how the book subtly teaches kitchen vocabulary and measurements in the margins, making it a wonderful bridge between storytime and real life skill building. It transforms the frustration of a messy kitchen into a celebratory lesson in persistence.