

For example, Max frequently suggests they add rocks to the food. They’ll also love Max’s antics throughout the process. Kids will have fun following the recipes to make scones, pizza, fruit tarts, ice cream cones, and a whole host of other foods. Kids get to use different kitchen tools too, such as a cheese grater when making pizza and an ice cream churn while making fresh ice cream for Max.

While none of the measurements are exact (when told to add a little bit of milk to make ice cream, for example, the game adds more than “a little”), the game still introduces kids to cooking terminology, such as a cup, a pinch, mix, and stir. When kids decide what to make, they follow a series of steps to help them add all of the ingredients and properly prepare the food. While not extremely advanced, the baking section of the app helps teach kids about following a recipe. The colors stay in the lines within the picture too, making it easy for little fingers to color the picture exactly the way they want. In the painting section, kids will find a series of Max & Ruby-themed coloring pages and easy-to-use tools. Clear instructions will guide kids through the recipes in the cooking section and reward them with positive praise for a job well done. Kids will find both sections easy to navigate. From there, they can decide whether to start baking or get painting. The app opens with a developer video that kids can skip by simply tapping the screen.

Whether it’s suggesting kids add rocks to the scones or offering up a delicious mud pie, Max has plenty of silliness to contribute to the process. Of course, when Max is involved, there are guaranteed to be a few surprises along the way. From making scones to churning their own ice cream, kids will get the chance to put their cooking skills to the test. No, Max! Rocks don’t go in the scones! In Max & Ruby’s Bunny Bakeoff kids head to the kitchen with Max, Ruby, and their grandma to bake up some delicious goodies.
