The Duckling Gets a Cookie!?

Editor's Note

Sometimes all it takes is one cookie to create a very big sense of injustice. In The Duckling Gets a Cookie!?, Duckling politely asks for a cookie — and gets one. For Pigeon, this is almost impossible to accept. What follows is a wonderfully dramatic reaction filled with frustration, comparison and the familiar childhood question: “Why does someone else get what I want?” Mo Willems turns this simple situation into a funny and surprisingly perceptive story about manners, jealousy and generosity. The expressive illustrations and conversational storytelling make it especially entertaining to read aloud, while giving young readers plenty to recognise in Pigeon's very big feelings.

Why We Selected This Book

Because children understand the feeling of “that's not fair” long before they have the words to explain everything behind it. We selected The Duckling Gets a Cookie!? because it explores jealousy, politeness and generosity through humour rather than instruction. Duckling and Pigeon approach the same situation very differently, giving children a playful way to think about asking, receiving and sharing. It is simple enough for younger readers to follow, clever enough for adults to enjoy, and full of the expressive character moments that make Mo Willems' books so enjoyable to read together.

Who Will Enjoy This Book

• Young readers who enjoy funny stories, expressive characters and plenty of personality.
• Children beginning to navigate sharing, jealousy, manners and the complicated feeling that something is “not fair”.
• Families looking for an energetic read-aloud book that naturally creates conversations about asking politely, generosity and dealing with disappointment.
• Fans of Mo Willems, Pigeon, Duckling and the wider Pigeon series.

Book Details

Author

Mo Willems

Category

Little Readers

Language

English

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