Cookies: Bite-Size Life Lessons facts for kids
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| Author | Amy Krouse Rosenthal |
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| Illustrator | Jane Dyer |
| Cover artist | Jane Dyer |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Subject | Cookies Life skills Trait theory |
| Genre | Picture book |
| Published | 2006 (HarperCollins) |
| ISBN | 006058081X |
| OCLC | 60557457 |
| 179/.9 | |
| LC Class | BJ1595.R57 2006 |
| Followed by | Christmas Cookies: Bite-Size Holiday Lessons |
Cookies: Bite-Size Life Lessons is a fun picture book from 2006. It was written by Amy Krouse Rosenthal. The book helps young readers learn important life skills in a simple way. It uses situations about cookies to explain different qualities or "traits" people have.
The beautiful pictures in the book were created by Jane Dyer. She used watercolor painting to show scenes like picnics and old-fashioned kitchens. Jane Dyer also illustrated another famous book called Time for Bed.
About the Book
This book is perfect for children aged 4 to 8. It teaches about different traits using everyday examples. For example, a cookie might represent sharing or patience. The book became very popular. It even made The New York Times Best Seller list!
What Lessons Can You Learn?
Cookies is described as "old-fashioned sweet." It teaches lessons without being too preachy. It helps kids understand ideas like:
- Patience: Waiting for cookies to bake.
- Sharing: Giving cookies to friends.
- Kindness: Baking cookies for someone special.
- Cooperation: Working together to make cookies.
These simple cookie stories help explain big ideas about how to be a good person.
The Sequel
Because Cookies: Bite-Size Life Lessons was so loved, Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Jane Dyer made a second book. In 2008, they released Christmas Cookies: Bite-Size Holiday Lessons. This book continues the fun, teaching lessons with a holiday twist.
