See here for Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam’s special gingerbread recipe. And see here for more recipes Find out more Read another book about Shifty and Sam Role play an imaginary conversations between Shifty or Sam and one of their neighbours Try tiptoeing like Shifty and Sam But Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam's life is everything but boring, and soon enough they're the ones to sniff out CRIME! in each book, Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam must solve a new mystery. From cats robbing banks, penguins stealing tiaras and burgled fancy hotels, to Christmas mysteries, missing masterpieces and even ALIENS, Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam are two busy pups solving crime, all while baking delicious cakes! Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam can't seem to get it right. They've had their try at becoming professional thieves, but they're just not very good at burgling. They've tried robbing banks, bookshops, bike shops, even their very own NEIGHBOURS! They have no choice but to open up a café bakery and leave the low life behind.

His younger sister Phoebe loves the book too. She enjoyed making cakes and biscuits with playdough. She created her own cake shop, and enjoyed being the shop keeper selling us cakes.Write a sorry letter from Shifty or Sam to the Scottie Dog about trying to steal Big Eared Bob Make a poster The rhyming couplets demand enthusiastic participation, and the illustrations are as light and fluffy as a good sponge … slips down a treat.” - The Times

He enjoys acting out the stories and choosing who will be each character. He asked his kitten (called Ruby!) if she was Ruby or Kitty LeClaw! Print off the rhyming pairs sheet and play a match the pairs or snap game with the cards B ake a cake

He enjoyed pretending to be Shifty, dressing as a baker, making cakes and decorating them – and eating them of course! As you read the story again children can join in by completing the rhymes or taking the part of Shifty, Sam or the neighbours. Talk about the story