Kitchen as a 'Magic Lab'! New Book by Former Science Teacher Mae Mama 'Magic Tasty Home Experiment Classroom' to be Released June 15
Nihon Bungeisha will release 'Fun Play, Growing STEM Skills! Magic Tasty Home Experiment Classroom' by Mae Mama, an influencer with over 140,000 Instagram followers, on June 15, 2026. The book aims to cultivate children's curiosity and scientific thinking through 'edible experiments' using household ingredients. Limited bonuses at Rakuten Books are also available.
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Nihon Bungeisha Co., Ltd. (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) will release 'Fun Play, Growing STEM Skills! Magic Tasty Home Experiment Classroom' (authored by Mae Mama) on June 15, 2026, at bookstores and online retailers nationwide. Rakuten Books is offering a limited-quantity bonus, the 'Magic Tasty Experiment Notebook.'
Enjoy fizzy and wobbly wonders! Experience fun, mysterious, and tasty experiments!
Science that you can play with, eat, and learn from—like magic! A former elementary school science teacher shares 'edible' home science experiments to nurture children's curiosity.
■ Nurturing Curiosity and STEM Skills Through 'Edible' Experiments
Using familiar 'edible' items like eggs, gelatin, sugar, marshmallows, and gummy candies, the book explains the 'whys' behind phenomena like solidifying, melting, expanding, and separating. There is no difficult cooking or baking involved. Some experiments can even be done easily with store-bought sweets.
We have collected fun experiments that are easy to do and will make children go 'Wow!' Magical changes caused by ingredients and temperature spark children's questions like 'Why?' and 'How?'. With 'Mae Mama’s Science Explanations' accompanying each experiment to answer questions, children can develop scientific thinking skills while having fun. A great point is that the experiments can be enjoyed as a snack afterward.
■ A Wide Lineup for Ages 3 to Elementary School, Categorized by Difficulty
Experiments ranging from simple ones to those suitable for independent study projects are introduced by difficulty level, catering to children from age 3 to elementary school students.
[Examples of Included Experiments]
- Edible slime
- Grab-able water droplets
- Gummy to marshmallow conversion
- Glowing stained-glass cookies
- Candy cotton candy
- Edible gems
- Baked Alaska
- Wobbling roll cake
■ Includes 'Shopping Adventure Sheet' for Real-Life Skills
Includes a 'Scientist's Shopping List' to help children gather necessary materials themselves. This also teaches practical life skills such as calculating quantities of materials and money management during shopping.
■ Rakuten Books Exclusive Bonus: 'Magic Tasty Experiment Notebook'
Rakuten Books offers a limited-quantity 'Magic Tasty Experiment Notebook.' Distribution will end once the supply is exhausted. Please reserve early.
Includes 5 exclusive experiments not featured in the main book, along with note pages to record predictions and ideas.
[Author Profile]
Mae Mama: A former elementary school teacher. Experienced in teaching in Kenya as a Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteer. Currently a mother of two, sharing science play for parents and children on Instagram, with over 140,000 followers (as of April 2026).
Enjoy fizzy and wobbly wonders! Experience fun, mysterious, and tasty experiments!
Science that you can play with, eat, and learn from—like magic! A former elementary school science teacher shares 'edible' home science experiments to nurture children's curiosity.
■ Nurturing Curiosity and STEM Skills Through 'Edible' Experiments
Using familiar 'edible' items like eggs, gelatin, sugar, marshmallows, and gummy candies, the book explains the 'whys' behind phenomena like solidifying, melting, expanding, and separating. There is no difficult cooking or baking involved. Some experiments can even be done easily with store-bought sweets.
We have collected fun experiments that are easy to do and will make children go 'Wow!' Magical changes caused by ingredients and temperature spark children's questions like 'Why?' and 'How?'. With 'Mae Mama’s Science Explanations' accompanying each experiment to answer questions, children can develop scientific thinking skills while having fun. A great point is that the experiments can be enjoyed as a snack afterward.
■ A Wide Lineup for Ages 3 to Elementary School, Categorized by Difficulty
Experiments ranging from simple ones to those suitable for independent study projects are introduced by difficulty level, catering to children from age 3 to elementary school students.
[Examples of Included Experiments]
- Edible slime
- Grab-able water droplets
- Gummy to marshmallow conversion
- Glowing stained-glass cookies
- Candy cotton candy
- Edible gems
- Baked Alaska
- Wobbling roll cake
■ Includes 'Shopping Adventure Sheet' for Real-Life Skills
Includes a 'Scientist's Shopping List' to help children gather necessary materials themselves. This also teaches practical life skills such as calculating quantities of materials and money management during shopping.
■ Rakuten Books Exclusive Bonus: 'Magic Tasty Experiment Notebook'
Rakuten Books offers a limited-quantity 'Magic Tasty Experiment Notebook.' Distribution will end once the supply is exhausted. Please reserve early.
Includes 5 exclusive experiments not featured in the main book, along with note pages to record predictions and ideas.
[Author Profile]
Mae Mama: A former elementary school teacher. Experienced in teaching in Kenya as a Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteer. Currently a mother of two, sharing science play for parents and children on Instagram, with over 140,000 followers (as of April 2026).
FAQ
What is Mae Mama's new science experiment book about?
It's a guide for hands-on science experiments using everyday ingredients that children can eat afterward, designed to cultivate curiosity and scientific thinking.
What is the target age group?
It contains experiments categorized by difficulty for children ranging from 3 years old to elementary school age.
Are there any bonus items?
Yes, Rakuten Books offers a limited-quantity bonus called 'Magic Tasty Experiment Notebook'.