“If You Give a Mouse a Cookie” (pdf) – In this adorable children’s story, a series of events is set off when a mouse is given a cookie. These events seem reasonable and logical, and the ends seem to go back to the beginning. Some argue that it’s a great resource for teaching younger kids about philosophy.
This book is a great first introduction to Mouse, the star of the If You Give… series and a perennial favorite among children. With its spare, rhythmic text and circular tale, If You Give a Mouse a Cookie is perfect for beginning readers and story time. Sure to inspire giggles and requests to “read it again!”
The award-winning If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, one of the most beloved children’s books of all time, is from the #1 New York Times bestselling team Laura Numeroff and Felicia Bond. Other favorites in this series include:
- If You Give a Cat a Cupcake
- If You Give a Dog a Donut
- If You Give a Moose a Muffin
- If You Give a Pig a Pancake
- If You Give a Pig a Party