Past MasterChef contestant turned cooking-show presenter Poh Ling Yeow needs no introduction.Now, with her good friend and illustrator, Sarah Rich, she has turned her talents to the world of children’s books. The outcome is this delightfully colourful picture book that celebrates cooking and friendship. Adorable little Sweet Petite, who is a guinea pig, loves cakes and fashion but she wants a friend to share these fun things with – but where to find one? Whoops, what has she tripped over? An egg! Better keep it warm, Sweet Petite.

You can probably guess what happens next. Children will love Sweet Petite and they could help with the making of any of the three cake recipes interwoven into the story. Bright and happy fun for kids age 2 and up.

Alexa Dretzke