Summary:
A little boy is sitting on the grass outside his house eating a cookie, a little mouse shows up. If the boy gives the mouse a cookie, the mouse will ask for a glass of milk. The milk will lead to a straw, and straw will lead to a napkin, so on and so forth. The humorous story ends with the mouse asking a glass of milk and then a cookie.
Motivational Activities and Discussion:
If you were the mouse would you ask for the same things or would you want something else? Why?
Can you recall what the mouse asked for? Could you predict what he was going to ask for next?
Explain that the first part of each sentence tells something that might happen. It is called the "cause." The second part of the sentence tells what might happen because the first thing happened. It is called the "effect." What is the cause and effect in this story?
What might be something you would say to someone that could be a cause and effect statement or action?
Has anyone ever said a cause and effect statement to you? for example: "if you do your chores you can go out to play.
Personal Response:
This classic children's book encourages kids to make predictions and teaches cause and effect in a fun way. It opens the discussion of wants and needs of a person. This story is humorous and repetitive, allowing for prediction. Great illustrations.