Chocolate Cake - Kids' Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen

Michael fondly remembers his childhood love for his mum's chocolate cake. One night, he sneaks downstairs to eat the leftover cake, trying to be quiet to avoid waking his family. He ends up eating the entire cake and attempts to hide the evidence by washing the dishes. The next morning, his mum notices the missing cake and a chocolate smudge on his face, leading to a humorous confrontation.

What was the favorite treat of the boy?

What did the boy's mum say he could do with the leftover chocolate cake?

Describe the boy's feelings when he opened his box at school.

What did the boy do in the middle of the night regarding the chocolate cake?

How did the boy try to cover up his actions after eating the cake?

What was the boy's reaction when his mum asked about the chocolate cake?

What lesson do you think the boy learned from this experience?