If You Give A Mouse A Cookie
By Laura Joffe Numeroff
Publisher/Date: HarperCollins 1985
# of Pages: 28
Reading Level: level 1
Genre: Fiction


Summary:

This is the story of a boy who gives a mouse a cookie. When he does, he suffers the consequences for the mouse asks for more and more things. The story goes through the boy doing all that the mouse asks him including getting him milk, nail scissors, a broom, crayons, etc. At the end we see the boy exhausted from running around doing all the mouse asks of him.

Who Benefits from reading this book?

This is definitely a children's book. the pictures are fun, and it teaches kids how to make connections. One thing leads to another. It's a fun book for kids and adults to read, and the illustrations are well done. they definitely add to the story. any child will benefit and like this book.

What problems could this book cause?

I don't see any problems with this book at all. It's just a fun, humorous book for children of all ages.

My Reaction:

In my opinion, this book is a classic. It's one that should be read to every child. I remember liking it when i was younger. I liked it again when I read it as an adult. I also enjoy the others like it (i.e. When You Give a Moose a Muffin). I recommend this book to anyone.