3 Reasons Why You Should Read Harry and Gran Bake a Cake by Fiona McIntosh, Illustrated by Sara Acton

What’s the book about?

Harry and Gran are going to bake a cake.

What could possibly go wrong?

A funny and charming story of a gran and her grandchild sharing the joy of baking together … and embracing the hilarious mishaps that occur along the way.

Recommended for:

Ages 5+

Three reasons to read it:

Who doesn’t love baking with family? In this story, Harry and Gran are working together to bake the perfect cake. But what could possibly go wrong? Well, lots! Between mixing up the ingredients and maybe a few flour explosions, this book is a hilarious reminder that baking (and life) is all about having fun, even when things don’t go exactly as planned!
The illustrations by Acton bring every moment to life! With colors that practically leap off the page and cute, quirky characters, you’ll be drawn into Harry and Gran’s world. Whether it’s a flour fight or the joy of putting the cake together, the pictures make every scene even more fun. Plus, who doesn’t love a picture book with vibrant, sweet visuals to match all the sweetness in the story?
At its core, this book is a warm, sweet celebration of spending time with those you love. It’s not about the perfect cake (because that’s not really the point, right?), but about sharing moments, making memories and having fun with the people you care about. Whether it’s Gran’s wise advice or Harry’s curiosity, this book shows us that the best part of baking (and life) is the joy of being together.

Buy a copy of Harry and Gran Bake a Cake here.

About the author:

Fiona McIntosh is an internationally and million-copy bestselling author of novels for adults and children across several genres. Alongside her highly successful historical fiction titles, for which she has been nominated at the Australian Book Industry Awards for commercial fiction book of the year, her popular Detective Jack Hawksworth series will soon be released across the UK. Several of her historical titles as well as the ‘world of Hawksworth’ crime novels have been optioned for the screen. Her debut children’s picture book, Harry and Gran Bake a Cake, will be published in 2025. Fiona roams the world for her research and lives between Adelaide in South Australia and Wiltshire in England.

Sara Acton is an award-winning author and illustrator of children’s books. Her first picture book, Ben and Duck, won the 2012 Children’s Book Council of Australia Crichton Award for new illustrators. Sara lives on the Central Coast of New South Wales with one husband, two children, a mischevious dog and a cat called Poppy, who’s definitely in charge.

Sara Acton

Sara Acton is an award-winning author and illustrator who grew up in the Cotswolds in England and now lives in a small seaside village on the Central Coast of NSW. She has always loved drawing, especially people and other strange creatures. She studied BA Hons Fine Art and trained as an Art Teacher in London. After teaching and practicing art in England and New Zealand Sara moved with her family to Australia. Her first picture book Ben and Duck won the 2012 Children's Book Council of Australia Crichton Award for new illustrators.

Fiona McIntosh

Fiona McIntosh is an internationally bestselling author of novels for adults and children. She co-founded an award-winning travel magazine with her husband, which they ran for fifteen years while raising their twin sons before she became a full-time author. Fiona roams the world researching and drawing inspiration for her novels, and runs a series of highly respected fiction masterclasses. She calls South Australia home.

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