May I Please Have a Cookie?

A cookie-loving boy named Alfie tries grabbing, fishing, and even dressing up as a cookie inspector to get one of his mommy's cookies — but the trick turns out to be much simpler than any of his schemes.

For the kid who has a scheme for everything — including snack time — this one turns the age-old cookie negotiation into a story worth reading again and again.

• Big idea: Good manners aren't a chore — they're the simplest, most effective tool a kid has.
• Vibes: Playful, silly, and warmly instructive, with the comic energy of a kid trying every angle before landing on the obvious one.

• enjoy funny, everyday mishaps
• are working on using polite words like please
• like to act out silly schemes and disguises
• are building confidence as new independent readers

• Story & problem-solving: What were some of the tricks Alfie tried to get a cookie?
• Real-life connection: What's something you really wanted and had to ask nicely for?
• Imagination: If you were a cookie inspector like Alfie pretended to be, what would you check for?
• Feelings & empathy: How do you think Alfie felt when his tricks didn't work?
• Manners & behavior: Why do you think saying please made the difference for Alfie?