Mmm, Cookies!

I love this book. In true Munsch fashion, the reactions of the parents (and eventually kid) eating play clay cookies are incredibly over the top and hysterical. They gag, they scream, they brush their teeth a zillion times. And of course Christopher learns his lesson because, as we all know, turnabout is fair play.

There's no real moral to this book, it's just a bit of fun.

Jake's Review: Mom, I really like the pictures in this one. Each time I read it I find new things in the picture that I didn't notice before. Can we buy some of the artists paintings, they are much better than those animal pictures you have all over the house. It kinda bugs me when he Mr Munsch uses all those sound effect words like scritch-scritch and Glick-Glick in his books. Although, I think I would like to hear him read it out loud. I like the practical joke he plays on everyone, it really makes me laugh. The book is way too short though and I really feel hungry for a cookies now. I also like the recipe for play clay at the beginning of the book, can we make some now -- and umm than bring some "cookies" down to daddy and show more Jesse.
Rating: 7/10

Mom's Review: It's a Robert Munsch book, of course I am going to like it. The guy is a great big kid and knows how to tell a story that kids will like and pay attention to (and young at heart 40 year old mom's). After seeing Munsch read to kids, I now imagine his voice and expressions every time I read one of his books. This isn't one of my top 10 of his, but it is still a fun story that any kid would love to hear. The illustrations are beyond wonderful and I agree with Jake that everytime you look at Martchenko's work you find something new. The author and illustrator really have a nice connection with each other. Now, I must keep Jake away from the ingredients for play clay -- because my boy would sooooo do what the kid in the story did!
Rating: 8/10

This book is from Jake and Jesse's bookshelf and nobody paid me nothing for us to tell you about it -- and let me tell you I could use the cash hint hint! show less

Christopher has a vivid imagination, which is why he comes up with a plan to make realistic-looking cookies out of some play clay he finds. Filled with excitement and creativity he works the clay into the shape of a cookie, adding his pre-made ingredients on top (sugar, play raisins and play icing)He takes the cookies to his loving parent and fools them! Until they taste it... YUCK! But when Christopher goes to school he finds that his teacher is ready!

My kids love this story; we read it over and over again. There are fun sounds that readers can make, and the book has a quick tempo to it. The story line has some repetitive nature which makes it easy for young children to "read" aloud to a partner.

One of the best things to do with this show more book in the classroom is to make real cookies. Cooking offers children a variety of extension activities, measurements, letter formation (shape cookies in the form of letters) a poll can be taken to see what the classroom's favorite cookie is and then graphing the results. show less

What a great story about a smart, imaginative boy who essentially tricks his family into believing that his Play-Doh creations are yummy cookies! The illustrations are beautifully constructed and offer so much to look at. (The dog's expressions are priceless!)

Christopher's vivid imagination has him making play-clay cookie 'surprises' for his mom and dad. But in the end Christopher gets his 'dessert', literally! My favourite children's author and illustrator duo. This book works best read aloud and would make Munsch proud. And each time you look at Martchenko's art you see something new!

A huge favourite in our family. This story of a boy who plays a joke on people by giving them cookies made out of play clay has hilarious cartoon-like illustrations by Michael Martchenko, and a fine surprise ending. Some of the repeated words are laid out in bold graphics to encourage beginning readers to help tell the story. Highly recommended.

This book tells the story of a young boy who plays tricks on his parents by giving them cookies made of play clay. The teacher turns the tables by giving him the same thing! Children will enjoy this book because of its silly nature and topics. Great to use along with playdough and let young children make their own food.