If You Give a Cat a Cupcake
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2008 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

If You Give a Cat a Cupcake

Written by Laura Numeroff · Illustrated by Felicia Bond

Book #11 in the If You Give... series

A cupcake leads a cat on a whimsical, unexpected adventure.

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32 pages· 322 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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When a cat gets a cupcake, it sets off a chain of hilarious events. From sprinkles to swimsuits, each request leads to another, creating a delightful, circular adventure. Will the cat ever be satisfied, or will the fun continue? Discover the playful chaos in this charming tale that promises giggles and endless requests to read it again.

"If you give a cat a cupcake, he'll ask for some sprinkles to go with it. When you give him the sprinkles, he might spill some on the floor."

— from the book

From the publisher

If you give a cat a cupcake, he’ll ask for some sprinkles to go with it. When you give him the sprinkles, he might spill some on the floor. Cleaning up will make him hot, so you’ll give him a bathing suit . . .Written in the tradition of the bestselling If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, Laura Numeroff and Felicia Bond’s If You Give a Cat a Cupcake will show everyone that Cat is where it’s at! The If You Give… series is a perennial favorite among children. With its spare, rhythmic text and circular tale, these books are perfect for beginning readers and story time. Sure to inspire giggles and requests to read it again!Other favorites in Laura Numeroff and Felicia Bond’s bestselling series include: If You Give a Dog a DonutIf You Give a Moose a MuffinIf You Give a Mouse a CookieIf You Give a Pig a PancakeIf You Give a Pig a Party

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
322
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD440L
Themes & topics
Books about catsBooks about cupcakesBooks about cause and effect
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.4
F&P level
~L
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
126509
Publication
Published
September 30, 2008
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780060283247

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