Mr. Mixie Dough facts for kids

Mr. Mixie Dough: The Baker Man is a fun children's book created by Vernon Grant (1902–1990). He wrote the story and drew all the pictures! It was first published in 1934 by Whitman Publishing in Wisconsin.

This special book is a hardcover with big pages, about 12.5 inches by 9.5 inches. It has 20 pages, and they are thick and strong. The story is about a character called a "Goof." Goofs look a bit like elves, and they are similar to the famous Snap, Crackle and Pop characters that Vernon Grant also drew for Kellogg's cereal. Mr. Mixie Dough is a baker who makes all sorts of yummy treats, like bread, cakes, rolls, and big, round cookies. He even bakes birthday cakes with candles and colorful candies!

What's the Story About?

The story begins with Mr. Mixie Dough living high up in the sky. His home is in a magical place called "Behind-The-Clouds-Town." But one day, sadness spreads through the town. King Misty's son is having a birthday, and the King cannot find a "Happiness cake" for him.

The Great Baking Contest

All the bakers in Behind-The-Clouds-Town decide to help. They enter a baking contest to create the perfect "Happiness birthday cake" for the King's son. Many bakers bring their cakes to King Misty. But no matter how hard they try, the King is not happy with any of them.

Mr. Mixie Dough's Special Cake

Finally, it's Mr. Mixie Dough's turn. He proudly presents his cake to the King. The King takes just one bite, and a big smile spreads across his face! He is so happy that he makes a special announcement. King Misty declares, "SIR Mixie Dough, the baker man... shall be made Royal Baker to the King and shall bake us a Happiness cake every day."

Fun Features of the Book

The book also includes short, fun sing-songs that you can read throughout the story. There is even a real recipe for the "Happiness Cake" that you can try to make at home!

Many pages in the book have large, colorful drawings. These pictures show the Goofs busy preparing and baking the special Happiness cake for King Misty. The book also uses "pictographs." These are small drawings that appear right between words, like a picture of clouds after the word "clouds," or a silhouette (a dark outline) of Mr. Mixie Dough.