If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1985 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

If You Give a Mouse a Cookie

Written by Laura Numeroff · Illustrated by Felicia Bond

Part of the If You Give... series

A mouse's request for a cookie sets off a chain of events.

5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 318,589 ratings
40 pages· 295 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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When a little mouse arrives at your door, offering him a cookie sets off a chain of whimsical demands. From milk to mirrors, each request leads to another, leaving the young host in a delightful whirlwind. Will the mouse's antics ever end, or is this just the beginning of a never-ending cycle? Discover the charming chaos in this beloved tale that promises laughter and endless fun.

From the publisher

If a hungry little traveler shows up at your house, you might want to give him a cookie. If you give him a cookie, he’s going to ask for a glass of milk. He’ll want to look in a mirror to make sure he doesn’t have a milk mustache, and then he’ll ask for a pair of scissors to give himself a trim…. The consequences of giving a cookie to this energetic mouse run the young host ragged, but young readers will come away smiling at the antics that tumble like dominoes through the pages of this delightful picture book.

At a glance
Format
Pages
40
Words
295
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD410L
Themes & topics
Books about miceBooks about foodBooks about mice, hamster, guinea pigs, etc.Books about homeschoolingBooks about cookies
What readers & critics say

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It's a classic for a reason, guys. I think this book hits all the right notes--colorful, detailed, fun illustrations; a silly story that is easy for even toddlers to follow; brief, succinct text. All in all, it's just a lot of fun, and it appeals to a wide variety of ages.

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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.7
F&P level
~L
Scholastic level
K
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
9570
Publication
Published
May 9, 1985
First published
January 1, 1985
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780060245863

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