Book Series · 17 Books

If You Give... Books

In order from If You Give a Mouse a Cookie to Happy Birthday, Mouse!.

Laura Numeroff and Felicia Bond's playful cause-and-effect read-alouds follow Mouse and his animal friends as one perfectly reasonable request leads to a whole chain of comic activity.

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If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
If You Give a Moose a Muffin
If You Give a Pig a Pancake
The Best Mouse Cookie
If You Take a Mouse to the Movies
Reading order

How to Read the If You Give Books

The 17 distinct books are shown in publication order. Each story stands alone, so families can start with the animal or occasion that interests their child most.

The nine longer picture books use the familiar circular-story pattern. The shorter Mouse books are quick board-book reads for holidays and everyday routines, while Mouse Cookies & More collects earlier stories and extras rather than continuing a plot.

Sources: Laura Numeroff's complete book list.

For parents

What Parents Should Know

These are energetic, repetitive read-alouds built around prediction: children can guess what the animal will ask for next and notice how the ending loops back to the beginning.

The escalating messes are gentle comedy, with no meaningful peril. The shortest Mouse titles work especially well for toddlers, while the full picture books offer more detail for preschool and early-elementary listeners.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
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Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1985

If You Give a Mouse a Cookie

By Laura Numeroff, Felicia Bond (Illustrator)

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

40 pages· 295 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Summary: 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.
In reading order

If You Give... Series

17 books · Published 1985–2016

#8
Mouse Cookies & More
#8 in Series
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Mouse Cookies & More

Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 2006

Discover whimsical adventures with Mouse, Moose, and Pig through stories, recipes, and fun activities.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the If You Give... series?

There are 17 books in the If You Give... series. It began with If You Give a Mouse a Cookie in 1985, and the newest book, If You Give a Mouse a Brownie, was published in 2016.

What order should you read the If You Give... books in?

Start with If You Give a Mouse a Cookie and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #17.

What ages are the If You Give... books best for?

The series is best for ages 0–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The people who bring If You Give... to life.

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Laura Numeroff

Author
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Felicia Bond

Illustrator
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