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If you give a Dog a Donut Cook with Books Activity

Turn story time into a fun cooking lesson by reading If You Give a Dog a Donut and then making homemade doughnuts together. This activity is a great way for kids to practice working with dough, measuring ingredients, and connecting books with hands-on kitchen fun.

Featured Reading Books

Read the book first, then use the recipe activity below to continue the theme in the kitchen.

Homemade Doughnuts Activity

A fun kids cooking activity is to make homemade doughnuts. It is a great way for children to learn how dough feels, how it changes as it rises, and how simple ingredients can turn into a special treat.

Kid Helper Jobs

• Measure ingredients.
• Stir dough.
• Roll or pat dough flat.
• Cut doughnut shapes.
• Add glaze, icing, or sprinkles.

Book and Cooking Discussion Ideas

• What happened first, next, and last in the story?
• What other foods did the story make you think of?
• How does dough change while you work with it?
• What toppings would you choose for a doughnut?
• How can kids help safely in the kitchen?

Safety Tip: An adult should handle hot oil, ovens, and any frying steps. Kids can help mix, shape, and decorate.

More Doughnut and Book Activities

Homemade Doughnuts

Learn how to make homemade doughnuts and decorate them with glaze, icing, and toppings.

Cook With Books

Pair children's books with recipes, snacks, crafts, and hands-on learning activities.

Baking With Kids

Practice mixing, measuring, kneading, shaping, and decorating with kid-friendly baking projects.

Breakfast Cooking Party

Plan a breakfast-themed cooking activity with pancakes, muffins, doughnuts, and more.