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The Missing Birthday Cake (DNA Science Mystery) Kindle Edition

4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 59 ratings

Would you like a sticky, spongey, yummy, gooey, creamy rainbow cake for your birthday? Imagine racing home to grab a HUGE SLICE … but instead you discover that your beautiful cake has been EATEN! That’s exactly what happened to poor Grace and now she needs your help.

This rhyming whodunit for 3 - 7 year-olds invites young readers to join in, help solve the mystery and reveal the sweet-toothed rascal that ruined Grace’s birthday tea. Can your child figure it out?

An extremely gentle introduction to the science of DNA, based on actual forensic techniques used in the real world. With a PhD in biochemistry and 25+ years teaching experience, author Lisa Mullan is uniquely placed to introduce your child to the secret instructions inside us all.

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DNA Dinky Amigos Picture Rhyming Book Science Mystery Series for Kids Header with Missing Cake Cover

Whoever ate the cake left a short, brown hair behind. But whose could it be?

Chidren's Picture Book Page. Did Mum eat the cake?

Logical Thinking

Encourages children to look at the evidence and relate it to their surroundings.

Children's Picture Book Page. Was the cat to blame?

Pattern Matching

Encourages observation and comparison.

Children's Rhyming Book Page. Did the dog do it?

STEM themes

Science made easy for everyone to join in.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Lisa Mullan holds a PhD in Biochemistry and has 25+ years experience as an educator for all ages from pre-school to professional.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09NMC56DY
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dinky Press (December 13, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 13, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 7171 KB
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  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 59 ratings

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Lisa Mullan
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Lisa has a Ph.D. in Biochemistry and spent several years teaching biologists how to access DNA data for their own research.

Now she is committed to making the science of DNA and genetics accessible to a younger audience. DNA will be a huge part of their future careers and she wants to help prepare your children for the job opportunities that will await them.

She lives in South West England with her husband and two children. When she is not engrossed in the next Dinky Amigos escapade, her favourite things include spending time with friends and family, cake and cats (not always in that order!).

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Customers find the book educational and fun for young scientists. They appreciate the engaging story and beautiful illustrations. The book teaches about DNA matching and how criminals are caught.

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Customers enjoy the book's educational content. They find it fun and engaging for young readers, teaching them about DNA in a way that allows them to play along and feel like detectives. The rhymes keep kids engaged and interested, effectively introducing them to this branch of science.

"...The story may not be realistic, but it is a GREAT way to introduce children to the science of DNA...." Read more

"...The mystery with the rhymes will keep the little ones engaged and thinking who ate the cake! How amazingly the science behind DNA’s is explained!..." Read more

"...These are more mysteries that the kids can solve. The author has also added an invitation to join the DNA Club. The illustrations are beautiful." Read more

"...I also like the extra questions added at the end so that readers can go back and do some detective work on their own...." Read more

5 customers mention "Fun story"5 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the engaging story and illustrations. They find the science aspect fun for kids. The book explains DNA matching and how criminals are caught.

"...It is a fun story that anyone can enjoy if they just try. I enjoyed it, and I KNOW children will, too...." Read more

"...Beautiful illustrations with great storytelling! The mystery with the rhymes will keep the little ones engaged and thinking who ate the cake!..." Read more

"...This is a fun rhyming story with a bit of mystery. A great read!" Read more

"Such a fun book for kids! Love the science aspect of it. My 8 and 3 year old loved it...." Read more

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Customers like the illustrations. They say the illustrations are beautiful.

"...It can be an effective introduction of DNA science for kids! Beautiful illustrations with great storytelling!..." Read more

"...The illustrations are beautiful." Read more

"...The illustrations were cute and engaging. Very fun story!" Read more

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Top reviews from the United States

  • Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2022
    Jane's mother had promised to make her a special cake for her birthday so she was in a hurry to get home after school. When she got to the kitchen all she found was a plate with a few crumbs. WHERE'S THE CAKE? Instead of looking for her mother, Jane calls the police. There are some dark hairs next to the plate so the police will check it for DNA to determine who ate the cake.

    Of course this is nuts. Police are not going to investigate a cake that has been eaten. However, we aren't reading a police file: we're reading a children's story. The story may not be realistic, but it is a GREAT way to introduce children to the science of DNA. It is a fun story that anyone can enjoy if they just try. I enjoyed it, and I KNOW children will, too. They don't get bogged down with plausibility: they just read it for fun. If they learn something along the way, all the better! Come on: give it a try! You have nothing to lose but a few minutes, but I'm saying those minutes won't be wasted. You may even smile like the rest of us!
  • Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2022
    It’s such a nice book for our budding young scientists! It can be an effective introduction of DNA science for kids! Beautiful illustrations with great storytelling! The mystery with the rhymes will keep the little ones engaged and thinking who ate the cake! How amazingly the science behind DNA’s is explained! I highly recommend this book! Great read! Kudos to the author! Job well done!
  • Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2022
    Who doesn’t like a great mystery? Your children certainly will. Read this story with your little ones and help them sort out the mystery of the missing cake. Have fun!
    The cover of this book is adorable!
  • Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2022
    Who ate Grace’s rainbow birthday cake? There were crumbs around the plate and one single brown strand of hair.

    What a mystery! Grace had to call the police for help.

    Boys and girls will enjoy reading this thriller as Grace and the detective sort out the clues and finally find the thief.

    There is a page in the back of the book, “Can you solve the mini-mysteries?” These are more mysteries that the kids can solve. The author has also added an invitation to join the DNA Club.
    The illustrations are beautiful.
  • Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2022
    This is a fun book that begins to teach its readers about DNA. I also like the extra questions added at the end so that readers can go back and do some detective work on their own. This is a fun rhyming story with a bit of mystery. A great read!
  • Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2022
    Such a fun book for kids! Love the science aspect of it. My 8 and 3 year old loved it. They love reading books where they feel they are the detective. The illustrations were cute and engaging. Very fun story!
  • Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2022
    This book is a clever book about DNA and written in rhyme, giving the reader the opportunity to play along in trying to discover who ate the birthday cake. The illustrations are super cute and the book is educational.
  • Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2022
    Wonderful illustrations throughout, highlight this very fun story about DNA matching and how criminals are caught. This is a perfect story to simply and effectively introduce your child to this branch of science. They might get hooked. Bravo!

Top reviews from other countries

  • Imran Hosein
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
    Reviewed in Canada on January 29, 2022
    What an awesome book! Beautifully written and illustrated it blends a cool kids mystery with teaching kids about the basics of DNA. And, it has some elements for the little ones to actively participate in solving the mystery. Brilliantly done and executed! My kids enjoyed it (as did I)!
  • Mrs M Woodward
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and Informative.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 11, 2022
    A lovely story that explains how DNA works.
    I read this to a 1 year old, a 2 year old and a just turned 3 year old and they all enjoyed it, they stayed engaged to the end.
    The 2 and 3 year old were able to answer the questions and the 3 year old seemed to really understand what had happened.
    It was great.
  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun educational book for kids
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 9, 2022
    My children adore this book. They love the rhymes and colourful pictures.
    To quote my youngest 'its one of the best books I've ever read!'
    They are now wanting to know if there will be another book!

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