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IF YOU GIVE A...
by Laura Numeroff

Titles in Order of Publication:

IF YOU GIVE A MOUSE A COOKIE
by Laura Joffe Numeroff
illustrated by Felicia Bond
HarperCollins
ISBN: 0060245867
Ages 4-8
32 pages

You see a hungry little mouse and you feel sorry for him. But...if you give him a cookie, he's going to want some milk to go with it. And he'll want a straw, and a napkin, and a story, and a nap, and...well, you get the picture. So think it over carefully, because IF YOU GIVE A MOUSE A COOKIE, you may find yourself running around all day long just trying to please him. And then you'll need a nap!

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IF YOU GIVE A MOOSE A MUFFIN
by Laura Joffe Numeroff
illustrated by Felicia Bond
HarperCollins
ISBN: 0060244054
30 pages

If a moose comes to visit you might offer him a muffin to be polite, but he'll probably want some jam on it. In fact, he'll probably want several muffins with jam, because a moose is very large and gets very, very hungry. Pretty soon you're out of muffins and you'll have to go to the store. And the Moose will want to borrow a sweater and some socks because it's chilly outside. But before he leaves he'll make sock puppets for a play, and work so hard on the scenery that he'll be hungry again... and you know what he's going to want, don't you? A muffin!

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IF YOU GIVE A PIG A PANCAKE
by Laura Joffe Numeroff
illustrated by Felicia Bond
HarperCollins
ISBN: 0060266864
Ages 4-8
32 pages

You decide to make some yummy pancakes, but then you notice that a hungry pig is poking her head in the window. IF YOU GIVE A PIG A PANCAKE, she's going to want some syrup on it --- wouldn't you? But syrup is sticky, so she's going to want a bath...with bubbles! And what's a bubble bath without a rubber ducky to share it? Soon she's all clean and wants to play, and dance, and dress up --- in your clothes! Oh dear...things are getting out of hand. Before you know it, you are worn out and this cute little pig is hungry again.

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IF YOU TAKE A MOUSE TO THE MOVIES
by Laura Joffe Numeroff
illustrated by Felicia Bond
HarperCollins
ISBN: 0060278676
Ages 4-8
40 pages

On a cold winter day, it's nice to go to the movies, but if you decide to take a mouse along you might miss most of the movie. You see, a mouse loves popcorn, but even more than that, he likes to string it together and hang it on a Christmas tree. Then he'll want to play some winter games like build things out of snow, and it won't stop there. So just remember, IF YOU TAKE A MOUSE TO THE MOVIES, you may not get to see the movie after all!

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IF YOU TAKE A MOUSE TO SCHOOL
by Laura Joffe Numeroff
illustrated by Felicia Bond
HarperCollins
ISBN: 0060283289
Ages 4-8
32 pages

It's time for school to start and the mouse wants to go with you. He looks so excited you hate to say "no." But IF YOU TAKE A MOUSE TO SCHOOL, he will need to borrow your lunchbox, and your paper, and your pencils. When you get to school you'll have to share your locker and even your sandwich! And, of course, he'll want to try --- math, science, writing --- everything you do in class, and that could lead to an awful mess. And guess who gets to clean up the mess? So IF YOU TAKE A MOUSE TO SCHOOL, don't say we didn't warn you!

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IF YOU GIVE A PIG A PARTY
by Laura Joffe Numeroff
illustrated by Felicia Bond
HarperCollins
ISBN: 0060283262
Ages 4-8
32 pages

If you give a pig a party, she's going to ask for some balloons. When you give her the balloons, she'll want to decorate the house. When she's finished, she'll put on her favorite dress. Then she'll call all her friends --- Mouse, Moose, and more. The little pig from IF YOU GIVE A PIG A PANCAKE is back, and this time she wants to throw a great big party!

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THE BEST MOUSE COOKIE
by Laura Joffe Numeroff
illustrated by Felicia Bond
HarperCollins
ISBN: 069401270X
Board Book
24 pages

Mouse gathers all the things to make his favorite snack --- cookies! He measures and stirs and drops them on the pan. He pops them in the oven and waits for them to bake. But, little mouse is so-o-o tired he falls asleep, and before you can say "oops", his little house is filled with smoke! Now what will he do?

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MOUSE COOKIES & MORE
by Laura Joffe Numeroff
illustrated by Felicia Bond
HarperCollins
ISBN-10: 0061137634
ISBN-13: 9780061137631
Ages 4-8
224 pages

All three characters from the #1 national bestselling If You Give... series have brought their books, recipes, songs and activities to this family treasury, chock-a-block full of fun things to do. Parents, grab your kids! Kids, grab your parents and join Mouse, Moose and Pig as they read, bake, sing and play.

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Other books by Laura Numeroff:

WHAT MOMMIES DO BEST/WHAT DADDIES DO BEST
by Laura Numeroff
Simon & Schuster
illustrated by Lynn Munsinger
ISBN: 0689805772
Ages 4-8
32 pages

Laura Numeroff, best known for her picture book IF YOU GIVE A MOUSE A COOKIE, here explores parenting and the value of both mothers and fathers in a young child's life. On one side of the book, young readers see how animal mothers express their love. On the other, animal fathers. Though the text is identical, the illustrations put a whole new spin on how different genders view the same heartfelt experiences.


WHAT GRANDMAS DO BEST/WHAT GRANDPAS DO BEST
by Laura Numeroff
Simon & Schuster
ISBN: 0689805527
Ages 4-8
40 pages

This is two, two, two books in one! On one side you can see how grandmas like to play cards, go on picnics and teach you how to dance. Flip the book over and you'll learn how grandpas enjoy helping you build a sandcastle, and playing hide-and-seek. But what do both grandmas and grandpas do best of all? You'll have to read this book to find out!


WHAT AUNTS DO BEST/WHAT UNCLES DO BEST
by Laura Numeroff
illustrated by Lynn Munsinger
Simon & Schuster
ISBN: 0689848250
Ages 4-8
32 pages

Aunts can do lots of things, like take you on rides at the amusement park, tell silly jokes, and help you pick out new shoes at the mall. Uncles also can do lots of things, like win prizes for you at the amusement park, play the piano with you, and help you draw. There are so many things that aunts and uncles do, but what do they do best? You'll find out in this delightful celebration of the everyday things that aunts and uncles do best.


BEATRICE DOESN'T WANT TO
by Laura Numeroff
illustrated by Lynn Munsinger
Simon & Schuster
ISBN: 0763611603
Ages 3-5
32 pages

Beatrice doesn't like books or reading --- and she especially doesn't like accompanying big brother Henry to the library three days in a row. But that's where he has to take her while he works on his dinosaur report. Naturally, Beatrice doesn't want to get books from the shelf. Beatrice doesn't want to let Henry work. And Beatrice certainly doesn't want to sit in a room full of boys and girls during story hour. Is there anything that could possibly change her mind? Meet Beatrice, a little girl who knows exactly what she doesn't want. Or does she?


SOMETIMES I WONDER IF POODLES LIKE NOODLES
by Laura Numeroff
illustrated by Tim Bowers
Simon & Schuster
ISBN: 0689851235
Ages 4-8
32 pages

Poodles eating noodles? Hmmm, just what you might expect from the author of IF YOU GIVE A MOUSE A COOKIE. From birthday parties, to sleepovers and bath time, these verses are all about what it's like to be a kid.


MONSTER MUNCHIES
by Laura Numeroff
illustrated by Nate Evans
Random House
ISBN: 0679891633
Ages 5-8
48 pages

"One giant monster/wears a dress,/eats the couch,/and makes a mess." And the monstrous counting fun goes on from there. Happy, slimy, grouchy and tiny monsters eat everything from tires to basketballs to beds in a playful romp for Halloween or anytime.


Additional titles:

  • THE CHICKEN SISTERS
  • LAURA NUMEROFF'S 10-STEP GUIDE TO LIVING WITH YOUR MONSTER
  • DOGS DON'T WEAR SNEAKERS
  • CHIMPS DON'T WEAR GLASSES
  • WHY A DISGUISE?
  • TWO FOR STEW

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