If You Give a Mouse a Cookie

Reach for this classic when you are feeling the 'exhausted caregiver' exhaustion or when your child is in a cycle of 'just one more thing' before bed or out the door. It is a whimsical, circular tale that perfectly captures the momentum of a preschooler's wandering attention and the ripple effect of small choices. Through a series of increasingly silly requests from a demanding but cute mouse, the story explores the logic of cause and effect. Parents will appreciate the gentle humor in the boy's growing fatigue, while children will delight in the mouse's boundless energy. It is an ideal pick for ages 2 to 6, serving as both a funny read-aloud and a subtle lesson in how our needs and actions are often interconnected. It models patience and kindness in a way that feels playful rather than preachy.