If You Give a Mouse a Cookie

It was, at first, difficult to tell which the children enjoyed more... the story, or the name of the author! Once the novelty of such a beautifully exotic appellation had worn off, however, it was apparent that this is going to be a classic.

It is a sort of literary Michael Finnigan; when the end of the story is reached, it leads straight back to the beginning again; a ploy occasionally used by eager-for-a-bit-more-reading-time children! If you give a mouse a cookie, you see, he will want a glass of milk, a mirror, a story and all sorts of logically linked items. Until, of course, he is hungry and wants a cookie and if you give it to him, then...

Ideal for reading aloud to, or for reading with, younger children, this is also an inviting simple first text for just-reading older ones. The illustrations are supportive and cheerfully attractive.