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Summary: If You Give a Child this Picture Book
Review: This is perhaps one of the best books my children and I have ever shared. Laura Joffe Numeroff has a real winner on her hands, and not because of any particular medal or honor she has won in writing this book. This book is a hit with KIDS! I suppose I should say Kids of all ages because I loved this book and I am 34 years old! The book is written in a circular fashion in that it begins with a mouse wanting a cookie and after the cookie: a glass of milk, a straw, a napkin, a haircut, a broom, and so on. Each item he wants is associated with an action that takes place during his acquiring of an earlier item. Eventually, the mouse will "want" his way back to glass of milk, and finally, a cookie. What makes this playful tale such a hit with kids is that the mouse wants things that a child may ask for during the course of an afternoon or regular day. It is slice of life for kids. The illustrations of Felicia Bond show the mouse acting in ways a child might act. This allows the child to be entertained and still connect with the book intellectually on his own level. He can look at the book and say, "Oh yeah - I've acted just like that standing in front of the regfrigerator when I wanted something to drink." It shows the child something he knows about his world and about himself in a playful way. Because of the circular style in which this tale is written , it allows the child to create anticipation and establish expectations in his reading or listening. There is always a "next" in the list of things the mouse wants and they come quickly. The child, then, does not get bored but listens intently to what that "next" will be. The book brings the young reader full circle as well. There is always a clear ending, sense of coming back to home base. Once the book is well known, it might be read from middle to beginning just for fun. Either way - it will bring the reader back around again - forming a secure attachment with the book and the way the tale is told. This book can also be used as a way to inspire new ways to play. Children may want to try to draw a circular story of their own. A family with a flair for the dramatic may want to take turns acting out the part of the mouse after reading this book. My children and I have even sat on the front porch and tried to come up our own versions of it: anything from "If You Give a Squirrel a Peanut" to "If You Give a Kid a Quarter". I highly recommend this book or any in Laura Joffe Numeroff's "If You Give" series. Because of its memorable quality, and it's ability to entertain and connect, it is amzaing what can happen "If You Give a Child This Picture Book".
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Summary: Anticipation!! Great Planning and Org Tool for Kids!!
Review: Our son loves this book. The Give a Pig a Pancake book is awesome too! It teaches that actions cause reactions - helps kids think ahead.
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Summary: If You Give Your Child This Book --- You'll Read It Alot!
Review: Felicia Bond has a book that works for kids in the 2-5 age set. This is a nice story that leads from one object to another ("if you give the mouse a cookie, he's going to want some milk. If you give him some milk, he's going to want a napkin" etc., etc.)The art is well drawn and holds my kid's attention well. The story is whimsical and teaches about twenty objects (milk, cookie, crayon, tape, pillow, etc.) to young kids. They memorize the lines fairly quickly and the book can help with sight reading for the pre-school set. If you give this book to your child, he's probably going to want you to read it over and over again.
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Summary: A classic children's picture book
Review: Laura J. Numeroff's picture book, If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, illustrated by Felicia Bond, is a classic for children. The book tells the story of a young boy's encounter with a demanding little mouse. When he gives the mouse a cookie, he unknowingly sets the mouse off into a tirade of requests. Each demand is directly followed by another more curious demand. The mouse asks for a pair of scissors for trimming his hair, to be read a story, to put a picture on the refrigerator door and many other odd things. Eventually, the story comes full circle. The mouse, thirsty from all the activity, asks for a glass of milk and you can imagine what might follow! If You Give a Mouse a Cookie is an excellent picture book for young children. The plot is very appealing to a young audience. It explores the world of "what if's" and presents experiences familiar to its intended readers such as being read a story and drawing a picture. It encourages its audience to make predictions about what the mouse might demand next. Not only is the plot appealing to children, but the illustrators are as well. The illustrations correspond beautifully to the plot and aid in developing the characters. Although the mouse and the boy are not described within the text, we learn a great deal about them through their pictorial depictions. The illustrations create for the reader a sense that hte mouse and the boy are both very friendly and warm, even if one of them may be somewhat demanding! The plot of the story is also complemented by the illustrations. Within the text, we are not explicitly told how the boy is reacting to all these requests, but we see in the pictures the exasperation and fatigue he is experiencing. The illustrations also enhance the mood of the story. The tale is very lively and fun and so too are the pictures provided by Bond. The colors utilized are bright and inviting and the lines are realistic, yet free. Numeroff's style and language are a perfect match for the children's interests and age levels. She utilizes a good deal of repetition which young children tend to enjoy in a story. Additionally, her vocabulary is consistent with that of three to seven-year olds. Sentences are not too difficult, but do go beyond entirely simplistic construction providing children with language development opportunities. Overall, If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Numeroff is a very worthwhile child's picture book. It provides opportunities for children to improve their language development. Additionally, it encourages children to explore possibilities and make predictions. However, it is most importantly an extremely fun and humorous book for a parent and child to share.
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Summary: If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
Review: I remember reading this book as a child, and at 20 years old, I still find this book as amusing and fun as I did when I was 8. My favorite thing about this book is its fantastic illustrations. The illustrations truly "bring the book to life". Any child reading this story will be captivated by the image of the adorable mouse and his escapades! I feel that children can relate well to this story; not only does it illustrate how they can find new friends in unlikely places, but children can also relate to the little boy's hairy predicament - making a mess! This tale makes children use there imagination, and is perfect for any child who loves a good adventure and loveable characters. In addition, the story line is exciting and enjoyable for readers of any age....afterall, if you give a child this book, they might just want another!
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Summary: Does A Mouse Like A Cookie?
Review: Hi! My name is Michelle and I am going to write a review for "If You Give A Mouse A Cookie." I thought that this book is a very good book. Some of the reasons to why I like this book is as follows. This book is cute. What I mean by cute is that this book is about a little mouse and a cookie. Well this whole book is cute because it is a happy kind of book. Also I like this book because I like the content. The content of this book is easily understandable and a little kid can read this book very easily. The last reasons to why I like this book is that the pictures are cool. The pictures in this book are cool because they are small and cute. Well thats all the time that I have left. I hope that whoever reads my review reads this book and then reads the story:)
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Summary: If you give a mouse a cookie
Review: The main characters are the Mouse and the Boy. The ages of this book is from 3-7 and its a 1st and 2nd grade book. Its a childrens book. The book starts out like if you give the Mouse a cookie he will want a glass of milk. Then after that he will wont something else. I liked it because the story repeats itself. Ithink people would like to read this book because its funny how the Mouse wants another thing after another.
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Summary: Wonderful Children's Book
Review: The Book, If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, by Felicia Bond, was wonderful! It's a great book for kids. The illustrations are very nice (including the mouse's overalls), and the content is fun and imaginative. It is about the cycle of a mouse's wants, and what might happen if you give it to him, leading through a boy's day. I would recommed this book to all adults with children, because they will love it!
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Summary: AUDIO CASSETTE VERSION
Review: This is one of the best audio version of a story that we have come across. My 2 daughters, ages 2 and 4, love to listen to it in the car. Carol Kane has such a wonderful, fun voice. The tape not only reads the book, but also has a couple of little activities and a cute dancing song. First Carol Kane reads the story. Next she reads it again, playing a couple of games with the kids. In one version she leaves out words for the kids to fill in. (What kid does not know the book by heart?) Then she reads it again, changing some of the words to create an even sillier version of the story. Finally she sings a cute little song that the kids love to dance to. We listen to this in the car. The kids love it even if the book is not handy. I highly reccomend the audio version of this book. Pick it up, you won't be sorry.
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Summary: The Mouse Asks, the Boy Gives, and the Chase Is On!
Review: 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!
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