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If a hungry little traveller 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. Then he’ll want to look in the mirror to make sure he doesn’t have a milk moustache, and then he’ll ask for a pair of scissors to give himself a trim…
You’d have thought that after all this the little mouse would be exhausted, but he is unstopable and full of ideas to keep him busy through the day!
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.
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'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. Then he’ll want to look in the mirror to make sure he doesn’t have a milk moustache, and then he’ll ask for a pair of scissors to give himself a trim…'
You’d have thought that after all this the little mouse would be exhausted, but he is unstopable and full of ideas to keep him busy through the day!
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.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Laura Joffe Numeroff and Felicia Bond have teamed up on several children's stories. Many people will tell you that this is their favorite in the series. I slightly prefer When You Give a Moose a Muffin, but you'll have to decide for yourself by reading them both.
Having had two sons, I always found them most delightful when they were the most physically worn out. Oh, if only I had had this mouse to keep them occupied!
The boy is sitting in his front yard eating a cookie. He spies a mouse, and gives the mouse a little bite.
This is a forward mouse, though, and he asks if he might have a glass of milk to go with the cookie. The boy takes him inside and obliges. Then the mouse inquires about having a straw. The boy finds him one. Then the mouse requests a napkin. That means that he is concerned about having a milk mustache. So the mouse wants a mirror to check. While looking in the mirror, he notices that his whiskers need some trimming. He requests some nail scissors from the boy. Considerately, he then wants a broom to sweep up. But if you're going to sweep in one area, you might as well do many. While you're at it, the floors could use a good washing. That makes the mouse tired, so he needs a nap. The boy makes him a little bed out of a box and a tiny blanket and pillow. But the mouse cannot sleep without a story. Seeing the pictures, the mouse thinks what fun it would be to make some pictures. Paper and crayons must be obtained! After the picture is done, he must naturally have a pen to sign his name. Then, the boy has to get some Scotch tape so that the picture can go on the refrigerator. Then, of course, you get thirsty from all that activity. You get some milk from the refrigerator . . . and of course, it's a good idea to have a cookie. And off we go again!!
The contrast between the increasingly exhausted looking boy, and the sprightly mouse make for much good humor. Also, the boy is better at getting things for the mouse than putting them away, so the house is soon filled with messy piles of what the mouse wanted . . . sort of mouse droppings as it were.
The absurdity of a tiny mouse running a boy ragged is quite hilarious to youngsters. By reading the book faster and faster, you can add a note of semi-hysteria that increases the fun.
The words are easy to follow, and closely track the illustrations. Children can easily begin to memorize the story, decode the words, fill in the blanks, and later begin to read aloud to you (first from memory, and later in reality).
The book is beautifully illustrated in a semi-Dr. Seuss style by Felicia Bond that adds much to the enjoyment.
One thing I like about the story is that it gets into how one thing can lead to another. That's one of the best ways to stimulate intelligence and imaginative thinking. It is also good for problem solving later in life. Now, where did all these mouse whisker shavings come from? What caused them?
After you have had fun with this story as written, you might want to have a little more fun with your child or grandchild and occasionally change one of the words. For example, when the mouse wants a napkin, you might substitute "diaper" for a young child. I guarantee gales of laughter with that one!
Have fun from beginning to end, and through the repeating refrain, for ever and ever!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
My daughter and I just love to read this book together. We turn each page with anticipation,(even though we have read it hundreds of times, and know the story by heart). This book is a great read along! I would recommend that all children have a copy of this fun book. It's my personal favorite.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio Cassette
Laura Joffe Numeroff is an excellent children's author! My daughter and I have read this book so many times, she can recite word for word throughout the story. The cassette tape that comes along with the story book is excellent, because after the story is read, there is a fill-in-the-blanks game. Your child fills in the blank. (example - "If you give a mouse a cookie, he's going to ask for a glass of _____.) The answer is milk. And this continues throughout the story. I highly recommend this book. No child's library should be without it!
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Tiny book
Lovely story - but the book is way too small! - Only approx.13x11cm - I had expected it to be much bigger. Read more
Published 1 day ago by Sherry
I have as much fun reading this to kids as they have listening to it.
I'm a semi-retired teacher who is now working as a substitute. I'm actually certified for first through sixth grade, bilingual (I live on the Mexican border)but as a substitute I... Read more
Published 1 day ago by L. L Teuling
My toddler LOVES this book!
I know this book says it's for the 3-5 year reading level, but my 20-month-old loves it. He calls it the "Mouse Cookie Book", and we originally borrowed it from the... Read more
Published on 4 Dec 1998
Great!!
I'm a liitle too old for this book, but it used to be one of my favorite books when little. The mouse is so cute and it has a good meaning. Read more
Published on 21 Nov 1998
A Must-Have for all Toddlers
My two year old son LOVES this book. He knows the words by heart. We received this one as a gift and have proceed to purchase Moose/Muffin and Pig/Pancake. Read more
Published on 29 Oct 1998
A MUST-HAVE FOR ALL CHILDREN!!
This is one of my two year olds all time favorite books. It was given to him when he was 18 months old and by the time he was 22 months old he knew the words. Read more
Published on 14 Sep 1998
Mom's favorite
This book is great for smaller children. The subject matter/storyline is easy to follow for a 3 year old. Read more
Published on 28 July 1998
An All-time Favorite!
This was one of my children's favorite books....I kept it (they're teenagers now). I read it to classes on ReadAloud Day in our school. No matter what grade, it's always enjoyed. Read more
Published on 29 May 1998
This Book Never Gets Old
I'm 14. I read this book in like preschool or something, just like everyone else. I love this book! It's so funny, cute, and easy to read. Read more
Published on 17 May 1998
So clever - and so rich with logical consequences!
One of my all time favorites! (and I'm the Mom). We have read this book, and it's successor, If You Give A Moose A Muffin, so many times, I pretty much know them by heart. Read more
Published on 12 Oct 1997
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