Status
Available
Call number
Publication
Cartwheel Books (Scholastic Inc.)
Pages
30
Description
Alfie, a young alligator, learns the best way to ask for a cookie from his mother.
Collection
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
30 p.; 6.25 inches
ISBN
0545815029 / 9780545815024
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Lexile
250L
User reviews
LibraryThing member kmbrown1
In this book, a little crocodile really wanted a cookie but his mother insisted he get it another way than by just grabbing at it. He tried several techniques before he realized that she really just wanted him to say please and ask politely.
LibraryThing member tlwood
Using this book is a great opportunity to teach kids manners. Alfie, the Alligator, loves cookies. His mommy baked cookies, and instead of asking politely, he tries to grab one. She wanted him to ask politely, so she tells him to "think of a better way to get a cookie." What he does instead is not
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at all what she had in mind. However, he eventually gets the idea, and asks politely. This book has colorful pictures and easy wording. Show Less
LibraryThing member RachelJohn
I'm not sure who loves reading this book more, me or my kids. Very cute.
LibraryThing member uufnn
In this colorful book Alfie learns, after trying many ways that don't work, the best way to get a freshly baked cookie from his mother.
Awards
Maryland Blue Crab Young Reader Award (Honor Book — 2006)
Call number
J1H.029