The Cookie Vote

By Daniel Bernstrom, Margaret McNamara, G. Brian Karas (Illustrator)

Part of the Mr. Tiffin's Classroom Series series

Students learn democracy's sweet side when a cookie debate sparks a lesson in compromise.

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40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Mr. Tiffin's class embarks on a journey to the state capitol, where young Jeremy's idea to name an official state cookie ignites a flavorful debate. As classmates clash over cookie preferences, they must navigate the democratic process to find common ground. With a chance to present their bill to Representative Noor, Jeremy discovers that even the tastiest ideas require compromise. Will their sweet solution pass the test? Join the class to see how a simple idea can lead to unexpected and delicious results.

From the publisher

Visit the state capitol with Mr. Tiffin and his students to learn all about how a bill is voted on and passed. This kid-friendly picture book from the perennially popular Mr. Tiffin’s Classroom series follows a group of students passionately engaged in learning how the US government works. Mr. Tiffin’s students are learning how a bill can become a law and are eagerly brainstorming ideas to make their state a better place. Mr. Tiffin announces that whoever has the best idea will have the opportunity to present their bill to Representative Noor during their class trip to the state capitol. Jeremy believes that they should name an official state cookie. At first it seems like a brilliant idea - until his classmates begin to argue over cookie flavors and pick sides! The only way to settle this debate is with a class vote. When the students visit the capitol the following week to present their bill, Jeremy realizes that even the best ideas require a bit of compromise and often yield surprising - and delicious! - results.

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