Mmm, Cookies!

Written by: Robert Munsch

Illustrated by: Michael Martchenko

Age level: 4+

Theme: Giving

Summary:

This is a silly story about a boy who makes cookies out of playdough and tricks his parents, teacher and friends into taking a bite. The story is repetitive in nature which makes it predictable and easy to read. The illustrations are funny to look at as the characters turn from happy to bite the cookie, to being sick from tasting the playdough. 

Pre-Reading Activity:

Students will discuss the book cover. Why does Christopher look so happy? Why does his dad look like he is going to get sick? What kind of expression does his mom have?

Post-Reading Activity:

Have students in stations:

~Students will use playdough to make their own silly cookies, adding glitter and other art materials to decorate them.

~Students will make real cookies to enjoy.

~Students will listen to the story on tape read by the author.

~Students will sequence the story using pictures.

Reflection:

Robert Munsch stories are so fun to read to pre-schoolers! When I was teaching preschool, I would have a whole unit on Robert Munsch. His stories delighted every time with humor and silliness that kids just love. The other benefit is that he reads many of his books and this is so enjoyable. He can make his stories even better when he rads them! I just love this book and will use it in my classroom in the future!

About the Author:

Biography

Robert Munsch is the author of more than 25 books for children including The Paper Bag Princes and Stephanie's Ponytail. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and studied to be a Jesuit priest before deciding to work with children instead. He taught in a variety of nursery schools and daycare centers while he earned an MA in Early Childhood Education. In 1975, Munsch and his wife, Ann, moved to Guelph, Ontario. The Munschs have three children: Julie, Andrew, and Tyya (see them all in Something Good!).

From: Amazon.com