May I Please Have a Cookie?
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Author
Morris, J. E. (Jennifer E.)
Published
New York : Scholastic, 2005.
Status
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Description

Alfie loves cookies -- how can he get one? A sweet, funny book about manners in the bestselling Scholastic Level 1 reader format!

Alfie loves his mommy's cookies, and he wants one more than anything! But grabbing for one, fishing for one, and dressing up as a cookie inspector don't seem to work. His mommy says there is a better way. What is it?

Scholastic Readers encourage the joy and fun of reading with topics that kids love -- perfect for children beginning to read on their own!

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Format
Book
Physical Desc
1 volume : color ; 23 cm.
Language
English
ISBN
9781417677986, 1417677988

Notes

General Note
SAMPLE TEXT: Mommy was baking cookies. Alfie loved cookies. He loved to look at cookies. He loved to smell cookies. But most of all, Alfie loved to eat cookies. "Don't grab, Alfie," said mommy. "Can you think of a better way to get a cookie?" Alfie thought and thought and thought. Then Alfie got an idea. He found a big coat and a big hat. I want a cookie, said Alfie in a big, deep voice. (Dressed in a cookie inspekter disguise). Oops (as his fake mustache falls off). No, Alfie, said Mommy. Think of a better way to get a cookie.
General Note
"Cartwheel books."
General Note
Scholastic Reader; Level 1 (50-250 words)
Description
Alfie, a young alligator, learns the best way to ask for a cookie from his mother.

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Published Reviews

Booklist Review

K-Gr. 1. For kids just starting to read, this cheerful title in the Scholastic Reader series is a combination of very simple sentences and bright, clear, colorful illustrations. Alligator Mommy is baking cookies. Alfie loves cookies, but when he tries to grab one, Mommy tells him to think of a better way to get a cookie. He comes up with three funny tricks to get his treat, but it isn't until he asks politely that Mommy gives him what he wants--along with a big hug. Kids will like the cozy story and the endearing alligator characters. They'll also enjoy the Fluency Fun page at the back, with a list of rhyming words to read aloud and a list of words to look for in the text. --Hazel Rochman Copyright 2006 Booklist

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Booklist Reviews

K-Gr. 1. For kids just starting to read, this cheerful title in the Scholastic Reader series is a combination of very simple sentences and bright, clear, colorful illustrations. Alligator Mommy is baking cookies. Alfie loves cookies, but when he tries to grab one, Mommy tells him to "think of a better way to get a cookie." He comes up with three funny tricks to get his treat, but it isn't until he asks politely that Mommy gives him what he wants--along with a big hug. Kids will like the cozy story and the endearing alligator characters. They'll also enjoy the "Fluency Fun" page at the back, with a list of rhyming words to read aloud and a list of words to look for in the text. ((Reviewed January 1 & 15, 2006)) Copyright 2006 Booklist Reviews.

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Citations

APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Morris, J. E. (. E. (2005). May I Please Have a Cookie? . Scholastic.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Morris, J. E. (Jennifer E.). 2005. May I Please Have a Cookie?. New York: Scholastic.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Morris, J. E. (Jennifer E.). May I Please Have a Cookie? New York: Scholastic, 2005.

Harvard Citation (style guide)

Morris, J. E. (. E. (2005). May I please have a cookie? New York: Scholastic.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Morris, J. E. (Jennifer E.). May I Please Have a Cookie? Scholastic, 2005.

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