The Last Chocolate Cookie

Name: The Last Chocolate Cookie
ISBN: 9780763604110

by Jamie Rix

For the child who struggles with temptation or wants to be clever, this tale humorously explores what happens when a treat is too good to resist.

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About This Book

A parent might reach for this book when their child is fixated on a special treat or locked in a classic sibling squabble over who gets the 'best' one. It’s a perfect, lighthearted way to explore the feelings of temptation and the desperate desire to save something special for yourself. The story follows a young girl named Jelly who receives the last, most perfect chocolate cookie. She embarks on a hilarious adventure to hide it from her pestering brother, with each hiding spot becoming more ridiculous than the last. The book humorously touches on themes of temptation, sibling rivalry, and cleverness, making it a fun and relatable read for early elementary schoolers. It opens a conversation without feeling like a lesson.

Humor Cooking & Food Resilience & Perseverance Sibling Rivalry Joy & Gratitude Family & Siblings Curiosity & Wonder Adventure

What Parents Should Know

Sensitive Topics

This book contains no sensitive topics. The central conflict is extremely mild sibling rivalry presented in a purely humorous context.

Ideal Reader

This is for an early independent reader, age 6-8, who loves silly, relatable humor. It's perfect for a child who is currently grappling with the intense desire to possess something special or is in the midst of a "that's mine!" phase with a sibling. It validates the feeling while showing the humor in it.