Growing up in Australia and the UK, Abigail often found herself covered in paint or flour, or lost in a book. After a BA in English and a PhD on Medieval Castles, she combined her interests writing Usborne children's books - from cookery, craft and castles to science and unicorns.

This book is great to get children to enjoy baking, with simple, well-illustrated directions. It also provides some lovely ways to turn cakes into gifts, with jars, ribbons and decorations!