If You Give a Moose a Muffin

Written by Laura Numeroff · Illustrated by Felicia Bond

Book #2 in the If You Give... series

A moose's visit leads to a series of events and requests.

5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 64,157 ratings

32 pages· 312 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· AD590L

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Bookroo's summary

When a moose drops by, a boy's simple gesture of offering a muffin leads to a whirlwind of demands and comic chaos. As the moose's requests grow, the boy finds himself on a wild adventure, trying to keep up with his unexpected guest. Will he manage to satisfy the moose's endless appetite, or will the moose's visit turn his world upside down? Dive into this delightful tale of cause and effect, where one small act of kindness leads to a hilarious chain of events.

"When he's finished eating the muffin, he'll want another. And another. And another. When thy're all gone, he'll ask you to make more."

— from the book

From the publisher

If a big hungry moose comes to visit, you might give him a muffin to make him feel at home. If you give him a muffin, he’ll want some jam to go with it. When he’s eaten all your muffins, he’ll want to go to the store to get some more muffin mix. In this hilarious sequel to If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, the young host is again run ragged by a surprise guest. Young readers will delight in the comic complications that follow when a little boy entertains a gregarious moose.

At a glance

Format
Pages: 32
Words: 312
Reading age: 3–5
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD590L

Themes & topics

Books about mammals Books about homeschooling Books about moose Books about cause and effect Books about friendship

What readers & critics say

Reviews

5.3

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5.3

“The illustrations in this book are great. The story is a fun version of If You Give a Mouse a Cookie. As I read it, I feel like I am reliving a day with my little boys. One thing after another reminds them of something else fun to do, and eventually they remember what they were wanting in the first place.”

Mom of Boys

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5.5

“I don't really know why, but this book has always been my favorite out of the Laura Numeroff series. Now, it's my 18-month-old daughter's favorite book, and we read it at least 15 times a day. I don't know exactly what it is about this book--the colorful, detailed pictures with lots to look at? The silly, brief text? The funny moose character? Regardless, it's a favorite.”

Lauren Hancock

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