![]() I could nitpick about Numeroff’s later books. Of course, the deeper theme about desire following desire in a cyclical fashion is way over the intended audience’s head. And I appreciate how the little boy tries so hard to clean up after the mouse throughout the story. ![]() The story line is actually helpful in explaining sequences and causes to very little children. The illustrations are not as realistic and beautiful as I might ask in an ideal world, but do have a certain cuteness. The original If You Give a Mouse a Cookie is tolerable in my opinion (though not handsome enough to be a favorite for me). However, I reluctantly had to conclude most of this series needed to disappear in the night from our bookshelf. Something about the short phrases on each page, the simple, sequential story, or the animals’ antics amuses children. I will admit that my little ones were instantly captivated by these books. I was quite disappointed when I began reading them to my own kids. ![]() ![]() So I bought several of the “If you give…” books by Laura Numeroff sight unseen. I remember enjoying listening to my parents reading If You Give a Mouse a Cookie when I was young. ![]()
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