The Last Chocolate Cookie

Reach for this book when your child is struggling with the 'me first' mentality or when a simple request to share leads to a dramatic standoff. It is the perfect antidote to the common battle over the last treat, using humor rather than lectures to teach the importance of considering others. The story follows Maurice, who takes the final chocolate chip cookie but is told by his mother that he must offer it to everyone else first. Maurice takes this instruction to a literal and absurd extreme, embarking on a globe-trotting quest to ensure every living soul has been asked before he takes a bite. It is a fantastic choice for parents of children aged 4 to 8 who appreciate dry wit and hyperbole. By the time Maurice returns, the lesson on manners has transformed into a hilarious adventure, making it easy for kids to see the absurdity of their own stubbornness without feeling judged or shamed.