Want to add a little sweetness to your day? National Cupcake Day is December 15th, and FDL is going to show you where to read all about these fun treats and learn how to make some yourself. The most popular way to celebrate this holiday is by eating cupcakes, but there are also other things you can do. Try following along with a new recipe from one of the many cupcake cookbooks available, or help the little ones make a craft like the one outlined below. Here are some book recommendations to get you in a baking mood:

Little Mouse and the Big Cupcake by Thomas Taylor

Pinkalicious and the Cupcake Calamity by Victoria Kann (also available on hoopla)

Babymouse: Cupcake Tycoon by Jennifer L. Holm

The Big Book of Cupcakes by Betty Crocker (also available on hoopla)

Enjoy Life’s Cupcakes for Everyone by Betsy Laakso (also available on hoopla)

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Paper Cupcake Craft

Supplies Needed:

2-3 pieces of paper (use different colors, if you like)

markers/crayons

scissors

glue

Instructions:

  1. Set aside one piece of paper to use as a base.
  2. Using your remaining paper, draw a trapezoid and a cloud, then cut out those shapes. Try to make the shapes smaller than half a page.
  3. If you are using white paper, decorate the shapes you cut out. The trapezoid shape will be the cupcake wrapper, and the cloud shape will be the frosting.
  4. Glue the two shapes onto the base sheet of paper you set aside at the beginning.
  5. Use your remaining paper scraps to cut out sprinkles and a cherry to glue on top.

– Cindy, Youth Services Assistant