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The Best Mouse Cookie

September 10, 2010

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The Best Mouse Cookie

Laura Numeroff and Felicia Bond have created a series of stories that will live on far longer than they will. Their “If You Give A…” series are stories that have won numerous awards and that have become much beloved of children around the world. But not all children are ready and able to sit through [...]

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A Mouse Cookie First Library

August 3, 2010

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A Mouse Cookie First Library

If you are a parent you’ve likely heard the name Laura Numeroff before. Laura Numeroff and illustrator Felicia Bond brought the world a wonderful little mouse who started out by asking for a glass of milk, and wound up destroying a house, all over a little cookie. These books have been around for a number [...]

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Merry Christmas, Mouse!

July 30, 2010

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Merry Christmas, Mouse!

There are a number of basic things that kids need to learn when they’re young, and many times parents are able to teach their children these basic skills without the child even realizing that they’re learning anything. Take, for instance, counting. Kids can be taught to count in a variety of ways – from counting [...]

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10-Step Guide to Living with Your Monster

June 29, 2010

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10-Step Guide to Living with Your Monster

What young child wouldn’t want to have a monster living with them, especially if it’s a friendly monster? Imagine all of the things that you could do with a monster! But if you’re going to have a monster, you need to know how to properly take care of it, and that is exactly what Laura [...]

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If You Take a Mouse to the Movies

June 28, 2010

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If You Take a Mouse to the Movies

Children love to go to the movies. They love the popcorn, they love being able to sit in the chair and to watch a movie on the big screen, and they love spending special time with their family members there. But did you know that mice love movies? Well, one mouse does anyway. Only this [...]

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Sherman Crunchley

June 6, 2010

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Sherman Crunchley

Author Laura Numeroff is the most well-known for creating the “If You Give A…” series of stories that are beloved by children around the world. But she wrote more selections than just that series, and one of those is all about a dog and how he doesn’t want to follow in the family legacy. Unlike [...]

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Time for School, Mouse!

May 14, 2010

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Time for School, Mouse!

If you have young children, you will likely recognize the names Laura Numeroff and Felicia Bond. This pair has been writing and illustrating children’s books since 1985, when their first “If You Give A…” book was published and became an overnight sensation with the under 5 set. What’s unique about these stories is that they [...]

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If You Give a Pig a Party

May 9, 2010

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If You Give a Pig a Party

Who could ever imagine a pig being at a party? Two well-known authors of stories written for children could, and did! The tale of If You Give a Pig a Party is a story that is all about fun, silliness, and yet, in the end, is a great way for children and adults to bond [...]

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When Sheep Sleep

April 21, 2010

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When Sheep Sleep

Author Laura Numeroff is well known in the world of kids’ literature for her “If You Give A…” series, which is all about different creatures and the side effects that occur when you give them one thing. But Numeroff has written a number of books, including ones for very young children and ones that are [...]

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The Chicken Sisters

April 4, 2010

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The Chicken Sisters

Children can often have a difficult time learning that differences are okay. Author of a well-known children’s book series, “If You Give A…” decided to take on the task of helping children to realize that being different is a good thing, and did it by creating this selection. But what are these chickens all about, [...]

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