The Joy of Cookies: Cookie Monster's Guide to Life

PreS-K—Fans of the big blue guy will love this title, which, just like a warm chocolate chip cookie, oozes joy and happiness. Throughout the fun and lively pages, Cookie Monster espouses his life philosophy of seizing the moment and loving the people in his life. For example one page says, "Love means never having to say me sorry…for eating last cookie. But still, me sorry." Text and illustrations work well together. For example, one pages says, "Fill life with people you love." The photo above shows a group shot of Grover, Big Bird, Cookie, and Elmo. On the opposite page is the text "Fill tummy with cookie you love." Above the text is a heart-shaped, yummy-looking cookie. This title is true to the essence of Cookie Monster, but does give an occasional nod to healthy eating without being heavy handed. The book also has some recipes including sugar and double chocolate cookies. The book signs off in true Sesame Street style with the acknowledgement, "Me would like to thank the letter C and number 2. Because two cookies always better than one."