Allegra Bakes a Cookie - Hardcover

by Melissa Curmi (Author)

This looks like a baking book.

It's actually a thinking book.

When Allegra sets out to bake a cookie, she has a plan. But when unexpected guests arrive, she faces a dilemma-how do you share one cookie with many?

Instead of someone solving the problem for her, Allegra learns to pause, think, and make a new plan.

Allegra Bakes a Cookie introduces young children to executive function-the foundational skills that help them plan, solve problems, manage emotions, and adapt when things don't go as expected. Through a simple, relatable story, children see what it looks like to think through a challenge on their own.

Built around the BAKE framework:

• B - Brainstorm
• A - Arrange + Act
• K - Keep Going
• E - Evaluate (and Eat!)

The book pairs storytelling with a real cookie recipe, turning baking into a hands-on way to practice independence, patience, and problem-solving.

Perfect for children ages 3-8, families, and educators looking for meaningful, real-world learning experiences.

Because the most important thing kids are learning isn't just how to bake.

It's how to think.