Details. Condition: New. Format: Hardback. ISBN: 9781787134584. Publisher: Quadrille. Age Range: Adult (Baking/Cookery). Overview. Baking with Kim-Joy: Cute and Creative Bakes to Make You Smile is a joyful hardback cookbook from Great British Bake Off finalist Kim-Joy. Packed with whimsical designs, from iced woodland creatures to character cakes and playful biscuits, this book turns everyday baking into edible art. Approachable techniques sit alongside imaginative decorating ideas, making it a firm favourite for home bakers who want their bakes to look every bit as good as they taste, while spreading a little extra happiness along the way.. About the Book. This hardback edition brings together Kim-Joy's signature style: intricate, character-driven bakes rendered achievable for home kitchens. Across 176 pages, readers will find foundational recipes for cakes, biscuits, breads and fillings, alongside step-by-step guidance for shaping, piping and colouring that transforms simple bakes into charming creatures and scenes. Expect llama cookies, a cat paradise cake, panda madeleines and a choux-bun turtle among the standout projects, each demonstrating Kim-Joy's playful eye for detail. The book balances technical instruction with a warm, encouraging tone, reflecting the calm positivity that made Kim-Joy such a memorable Bake Off finalist. Clear photography throughout supports every stage of the process, so bakers of varying experience can follow along with confidence. Beyond the recipes, the book carries a gentle message about creativity and self-expression through baking, making it as much a feel-good read as a practical kitchen reference. Whether readers are baking for a birthday, a bake sale or simply for the pleasure of making something beautiful, this collection offers inspiration on every page. It is equally suited to confident bakers looking for a new challenge and beginners keen to build skills through fun, low-pressure projects.. 40+ whimsical recipes covering cakes, biscuits, breads and more.. Step-by-step photography for shaping, piping and decorating techniques.. Beginner-friendly instructions alongside more advanced showstopper projects.. Signature Kim-Joy designs, including animal-themed bakes and character cakes.. Durable hardback format, ideal for a lasting kitchen reference or gift.. About the Author. Kim-Joy is a British baker and cookbook author who became a fan favourite as a finalist on the ninth series of The Great British Bake Off in 2018. Born in Belgium to an English father and Malaysian-Chinese mother, she grew up in London and later studied in Bristol and Leeds, where she now lives. Known for her calm, warm presence and imaginative, animal-inspired creations, Kim-Joy has gone on to write several bestselling cookbooks, sharing her distinctive style with home bakers around the world.. Why You'll Love This Cookbook. Charming, achievable and full of personality, this hardback is perfect for anyone who wants their baking to raise a smile. A lovely gift or treat for creative home bakers of all abilities.. Please Note: Cover shown is the UK edition; ISBN 9781787134584 is used to confirm the exact edition supplied.