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The Cake Kindness Challenge invites kids and families to bake a cake and give it to someone as an act of kindness. It’s a simple, joyful way to teach compassion, creativity, and generosity — one cake at a time.

Families can participate for free or choose to be featured in our keepsake Cake Kindness Challenge Cookbook, celebrating real kids making a real difference.

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What if the best way to say “I love you”… is with a cake?

Created in partnership with Icing Smiles, a nonprofit that provides custom celebration cakes to families impacted by critical illness, How to Bake a Cake beautifully reflects their mission: bringing smiles through cakes, compassion, and community.

This book is perfect for:

Children ages 4–8
Families looking for gentle ways to talk about illness, empathy, and friendship
Classrooms and libraries teaching kindness, generosity, and emotional awareness
Families impacted by cancer or medical journeys
Anyone who believes small acts of love can make a big difference

How to Bake a Cake reminds readers—young and old—that the most meaningful gifts aren’t always perfect, but they are always made with heart.

Quantity

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2,400+
Copies Sold
4
Non-Profit Partners
500+
Books Donated
95%
5 Star Reviews

What Parents are Saying...

Absolutely adore it!
Such a colorful, whimsical, heartwarming story about how every single one of us is different. Using how everyone eats cupcakes at a party to illustrate the children’s uniqueness presents this topic in the perfect, child-friendly way.
Two big thumbs up!
Crystal
This book is adorable! The illustrations are so quaint and I absolutely love the message. I always appreciate that paper seed press gives me books that teach about loving and treating each other with kindness. My kids LOVED it and ask to read it frequently!
Rylea
Our new family favorite. We have a little boy with Down syndrome and love that we can see him in this book. The illustrations are beautiful and the message is incredible. Such a great way to teach celebrating our differences and inclusion. It’s a book that every family needs.
Nichole
My family loves this book! My son has asked to read it every day since we have gotten it. I love how it teaches inclusivity and the importance of being different. Everyone should have this in their home!
Lauren
This is a great book! Such a cute story about how being different makes us unique and that’s ok. Cute story and the illustrations are great. I would recommend this book.
Jeanine
This book is darling with gorgeous illustrations. Even more, important, it’s about something important. heartwarming story about how everyone is different! My kids loved it and we were able to have a great discussion after reading it!
Emily W.