1st Edition

The Mud Cakes: We Love to Talk!

By Jacqueline Harding Copyright 2026
26 Pages 14 Color & 1 B/W Illustrations
by Speechmark

26 Pages 14 Color & 1 B/W Illustrations
by Speechmark

The Mud Cakes invites children to go on an adventure with Dot, Dizzy, Fifo and BabyBug to look for a box of exciting playthings. Using the tins in the playbox, the four friends make mud cakes and have a surprise party, celebrating by singing a song together. This beautifully illustrated storybook is designed to engage young children through a rich cast of characters and a playful narrative,... Read more

The Mud Cakes story

The Mud Cakes song

Biography

Jacqueline Harding is recognised for her work as an internationally acclaimed child development expert. She is an honorary visiting research fellow at Middlesex University and chair of the Bright Start Foundation. Jacqueline has held a variety of influential positions, such as BBC education editor, headteacher and government consultant. She is the author of numerous books for and about children and continues to work as a child development and education adviser in children’s TV production.

Rachael Sligo is a children’s illustrator and primary teacher based in Northumberland. She has been teaching for 23 years and leads English across her school. Rachael has illustrated numerous books for both self-publishing and traditionally published authors and is passionate about promoting reading for pleasure.