The second book in a picture book series about two hilarious melons trying new things, from the bestselling illustrator of I Don't Want to be a Frog. Pull on your apron as they learn how to bake a cake!Cantaloupe wants some cake. HoneyDo does too—they just need to bake it! But they
can’t bake a cake, Cantaloupe says,because they have never
baked one before. Never fear—HoneyDo has the recipe, and all the ingredients. They’ll just follow the steps, right? Piece of cake!
Meet Cantaloupe and HoneyDo. Cantaloupe brings the caution and HoneyDo the confidence. Together, they’re learning what they
can’t do, at least not at first, and what they totally can—with a little practice, a little care, and two smart melons. With friends like these, new things are can-do.
On sale: February 25, 2025
Age: 3-7 years
Grade: Preschool - 2
Page count: 56 Pages
ISBN: 9780593697771
Reading level: Lexile: AD450L | Fountas/Pinnell: J
Author/illustrator
Mike Boldt is the
New York Times bestselling artist of acclaimed picture books
Just Try One Bite,
How to Grow a Dinosaur, and the popular CHIP THE DOG and FROG series by Dev Petty. Mike has brought both his illustrator and author chops to award winning picture books
Bad Dog,
Find Fergus,
A Tiger Tail, and more. He lives in Alberta, Canada, with his wife and three kids.
Praise for Can Do Books:“Rapid repartee in dialogue balloons drives the cheery shtick [in this story] about the fun of working together. A lip-smacking recipe for productive collaboration.” —
Kirkus (Cantaloupe and Bake a Cake)"[This duo] will have readers contorted in laughter [as they explore] growth mindset, the value of making mistakes, practice, and persevering through challenges with good humor. . . . Boldt has hit comic paydirt with this hilarious read-aloud . . . Teachers and librarians will enjoy sharing this one with students, and students will enjoy sharing it with anyone with a sense of humor." —
School Library Journal (Cantaloupe and HoneyDo Ride a Bike)"Light and airy as its banter . . . A delectable depiction of a fruitful relationship.” —
Kirkus (Cantaloupe and HoneyDo Ride a Bike)
