Who Stole the Cookies? (Penguin Young Readers, L2) [Paperback]

Judith Moffatt (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up | Series: Penguin Young Readers, L2

Level 2. Puppy, Turtle, and Cat want to find out who stole the cookies from the cookie jar. This is a very basic mystery story for beginning readers.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 1?An appealing offering based on the rhyme/game, "Who stole the cookies from the cookie jar?" Cat, Puppy, and Mouse deny stealing the goodies, and each suggests another likely suspect. The text is bouncy and repetitive, so children who have played the game will be able to read it on their own. The illustrations?textured cut-paper collages, layered to provide depth?make the story complete. Readers can use the pictures for clues to the text and follow the cookie crumbs to find the real culprit, who says, "I'm a very sorry bear. But it's so hard to share." An enjoyable story that will work as a read aloud or read alone.?Sharon R. Pearce, San Antonio Public Library, TX
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From Booklist

Gr. 1^-2. Based on the children's chant of the title, this book extends the rhyme by introducing a cast of animal characters. "Who stole the cookies from the cookie jar?" Cat? Puppy? Mouse? Squirrel? No, it's Bear, who feels pretty bad about his thievery. But the little girl looking for the culprit makes it all right when she leads the animal menagerie to the kitchen to bake more cookies. The bouncy rhyme is fun, but the excellent cut-paper collages are what really catch the eye. An enticement to reading. Ilene Cooper

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Penguin Young Readers; Reissue edition (February 21, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 044841127X
• ISBN-13: 978-0448411279
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #613,037 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A RYTHMIC RHYMING DELIGHT !, November 24, 2000

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GAIL HOWARD FERRONE (FAIRLAWN, NJ USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Who Stole the Cookies? (Penguin Young Readers, L2) (Paperback)

THIS LITTLE BOOK IS A BIG FAVORITE OF THE CHILDREN IN AN AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM WHERE I AM A VOLUNTEER READER. "WHO STOLE THE COOKIES?"IS A CATCHY RHYMING STORY THAT ALL THE CHILDREN FIND EASY TO REMEMBER,AND LOVE TO RECITE AGAIN AND AGAIN.THE ILLUSTRATIONS ARE ALSO EYE-CATCHING AND UNIQUE. I RECOMMEND THIS BOOK HIGHLY.

5.0 out of 5 stars A very cute story that sticks with them..., October 29, 2009

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This review is from: Who Stole the Cookies? (Penguin Young Readers, L2) (Paperback)

My 6-year-old son & 8-year-old daughter love this book. It's incredibly cute & very catchy. The story sticks with them & they go around the house making up their own rhymes to this story. The illustrations in this book are so adorable & very unique. I would highly recommend this book. My age recommendation would be for those aged 3-8. It's a very easy read for beginning readers & although it's too easy for my 8-year-old to read, she still enjoys hearing it every time.

5.0 out of 5 stars Who Stole the Cookies, August 24, 2009

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This review is from: Who Stole the Cookies? (Penguin Young Readers, L2) (Paperback)

My 3 year old grand-daughter loves this book. Lots of words rhyme and it is full of animals blaming each other for stealing the cookies. A very fun book to read with a toddler.