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If You Take a Mouse to the Movies: Great for Holiday and Christmas Reading or Gifting
Mouse celebrates the holidays in this picture book from the beloved & best-selling 'If You Give...' Series!
If you take a mouse to the movies, he'll ask you for some popcorn. When you give him the popcorn, he'll want to string it all together. Then he'll want to hang it on a Christmas tree. You'll have to buy him one...
The energetic little mouse from 'If You Give a Mouse a Cookie' (1985) is back again, this time with a host of holiday antics. Laura and Felicia have created yet another iresistible tale in the tradition of the best-selling 'If You Give a Mouse a Cookie' (1985), 'If You Give a Moose a Muffin' (1991), and 'If You Give a Pig a Pancake' (1998).
Fans of 'If You Give a Mouse a Cookie' (1985) will love this joyful new addition! This book is a great introduction to the 'If You Give...' Series, and also a perennial favorite among children. With its spare, rhythmic text and circular tale, 'If You Take a Mouse to the Movies' (2000) is perfect for beginning readers and story time. Sure to inspire giggles and requests to "read it again!" for years to come.
Age: Presch-2+
Manufactured in China
If you take a mouse to the movies, he'll ask you for some popcorn. When you give him the popcorn, he'll want to string it all together. Then he'll want to hang it on a Christmas tree. You'll have to buy him one...
The energetic little mouse from 'If You Give a Mouse a Cookie' (1985) is back again, this time with a host of holiday antics. Laura and Felicia have created yet another iresistible tale in the tradition of the best-selling 'If You Give a Mouse a Cookie' (1985), 'If You Give a Moose a Muffin' (1991), and 'If You Give a Pig a Pancake' (1998).
Fans of 'If You Give a Mouse a Cookie' (1985) will love this joyful new addition! This book is a great introduction to the 'If You Give...' Series, and also a perennial favorite among children. With its spare, rhythmic text and circular tale, 'If You Take a Mouse to the Movies' (2000) is perfect for beginning readers and story time. Sure to inspire giggles and requests to "read it again!" for years to come.
Age: Presch-2+
Manufactured in China
40 pages, Hardcover
First published October 3, 2000
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July 31, 2024
I love this “If you take a mouse” series. It is wonderfully illustrated and always has a sing-song-y type of lyrical story that will keep young readers engaged.
In this particular story, it is Christmas themed and has a mouse enjoying coming along to the movies. And, oh my goodness, there are so many wonderful Christmas-y ideas that come up in this story too, for families to do with kids! What a clever mouse!
Reading level: Ages 2 – 5 years – Pre-school – 3rd grade
In this particular story, it is Christmas themed and has a mouse enjoying coming along to the movies. And, oh my goodness, there are so many wonderful Christmas-y ideas that come up in this story too, for families to do with kids! What a clever mouse!
Reading level: Ages 2 – 5 years – Pre-school – 3rd grade
March 27, 2024
This is one of my favorite series! So silly!!
December 19, 2023
#1481 in our old book database. Rated: Indifferent, for me; Good, for my daughter.
Laura Numeroff and Felicia Bond's Mouse books pretty much follow the same structure every time, so they aren't good to read all together at once, but if you spread them out and only pick up one at a time every so often, you and your child will be pleasantly amused as the diligent little boy caters to his ADHD mouse's every whim.
Laura Numeroff and Felicia Bond's Mouse books pretty much follow the same structure every time, so they aren't good to read all together at once, but if you spread them out and only pick up one at a time every so often, you and your child will be pleasantly amused as the diligent little boy caters to his ADHD mouse's every whim.
August 11, 2020
If You Take a Mouse to the Movies by Laura Numeroff and Illustrated by Felicia Bond
(Ages 3-8) Grades PreK-2nd
Numeroff and Bond are at it again. A rascally mouse gives new meaning to the saying, “if you give an inch, he will take a mile.” The little scamp wants to go to the movies, and then embarks on a string of requests that takes us through a series of winter activities. Humorous drawings set the tone for this silly book.
Go to 5 Best Holiday Books for Kids at the bottom for activities for teachers/parents. https://www.teacher-librarian-forlife...
(Ages 3-8) Grades PreK-2nd
Numeroff and Bond are at it again. A rascally mouse gives new meaning to the saying, “if you give an inch, he will take a mile.” The little scamp wants to go to the movies, and then embarks on a string of requests that takes us through a series of winter activities. Humorous drawings set the tone for this silly book.
Go to 5 Best Holiday Books for Kids at the bottom for activities for teachers/parents. https://www.teacher-librarian-forlife...
March 3, 2015
Loved the illustrations, they were so colorful!
When he made the snowman and the ornaments that look just like him, my cold heart melted a little <3
When he made the snowman and the ornaments that look just like him, my cold heart melted a little <3
June 22, 2023
The ornaments in the tree were adorable. Another fun addition to this series.
January 12, 2020
For as many Christmases as I can remember ,I've read this book on Christmas Eve laying under the Christmas tree .
This year I never got around the that long running anual tradition until after the New Year. My young cousin came over so I decided to include him in reading a book that is very dear to my heart , only to find him very uninterested in it .
This little book is unmatched in it uniqueness , humor , and magic . The illustrations get me every time . I spend more time laughing and smiling at the little details than actually reading it . Even if certain children who will be left unnamed don't enjoy it , I will still continue to enjoy this tradition . 😂
This year I never got around the that long running anual tradition until after the New Year. My young cousin came over so I decided to include him in reading a book that is very dear to my heart , only to find him very uninterested in it .
This little book is unmatched in it uniqueness , humor , and magic . The illustrations get me every time . I spend more time laughing and smiling at the little details than actually reading it . Even if certain children who will be left unnamed don't enjoy it , I will still continue to enjoy this tradition . 😂
February 25, 2020
This one has a special place in my heart because I, too, love going to the movies and decorating for Christmas.
October 28, 2015
This is a fun book, especially at Christmas time, as it incorporates Christmas activities. I love the way her books always end up back where they started. What a fun way to end my year!
Once again a fun book to share with the grandchildren.
Once again a fun book to share with the grandchildren.
December 5, 2010
This is just awful. The only reason I'm giving it two stars is because Julia thinks the damn mouse is cute so I feel bad giving it a one. But Juliaa herself said the book stinks.
Maybe it's my OCD flaring up but what sense did this make? First of all, I can fly with the whole 'taking a mouse to the movies' thing - could be cute so okay. I can even see giving him popcorn. After all, if I did take a mouse to the movies I'd probably give the little guy something to eat. But I get reaaallll lost after that. Stringing up popcorn, hanging it on a tree, all fine and dandy, buying a tree, making a snowman, blah, blah, blah.
The he's cold, wants a blanket, wants some soup, wants some music. What does all of this mean? For the love of God I want to understand.
The story itself stunk. Not just stunk, like sewer water stunk. I think Numeroff sat on her couch one day, thought this little mouse dude up, drew a blank after that and said 'oh what the hell, I'll just fill it with whatever comes to mind, no matter if it makes no sense at all, people will buy it.'
Well, my money is still in my pocket so thank you Appo Library.
Maybe I'm just in a pissy mood. A word of warning to anyone especially fond of this book who will get the urge to "fight" me on this. I'm usually in a pissy mood. And, the book still stinks.
Maybe it's my OCD flaring up but what sense did this make? First of all, I can fly with the whole 'taking a mouse to the movies' thing - could be cute so okay. I can even see giving him popcorn. After all, if I did take a mouse to the movies I'd probably give the little guy something to eat. But I get reaaallll lost after that. Stringing up popcorn, hanging it on a tree, all fine and dandy, buying a tree, making a snowman, blah, blah, blah.
The he's cold, wants a blanket, wants some soup, wants some music. What does all of this mean? For the love of God I want to understand.
The story itself stunk. Not just stunk, like sewer water stunk. I think Numeroff sat on her couch one day, thought this little mouse dude up, drew a blank after that and said 'oh what the hell, I'll just fill it with whatever comes to mind, no matter if it makes no sense at all, people will buy it.'
Well, my money is still in my pocket so thank you Appo Library.
Maybe I'm just in a pissy mood. A word of warning to anyone especially fond of this book who will get the urge to "fight" me on this. I'm usually in a pissy mood. And, the book still stinks.
September 26, 2012
This book is absolutely adorable. The little mouse is back from eating cookies, and it is time for the holidays! This book is about the little mouse going to the movies during the holidays. Instead of the mouse wanting a cookie, he will ask for some popcorn which makes perfect sense because he is at the movies! The little mouse also loves to string the popcorn and hang it on the tree and to make snowmen. I like how the story begins and ends with the mouse and the boy going to the movies. Just as in the other books by Laura Joffe Numeroff, the animal is always the main character and is always doing some human like things, therefore this can be seen as an animal fiction books.
The pictures in the book are very detailed and cute. The colors and not bright but perfect for this book. I think that children would love reading this, in fact I know hat they will. I remember my little sisters wanting to read these books a few years ago. This is definitely a book that I would recommend for a teacher to read to his or her students!
The pictures in the book are very detailed and cute. The colors and not bright but perfect for this book. I think that children would love reading this, in fact I know hat they will. I remember my little sisters wanting to read these books a few years ago. This is definitely a book that I would recommend for a teacher to read to his or her students!
November 16, 2022
As fun as the original!
Ages: 3 - 6
Cleanliness: nothing to note.
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Ages: 3 - 6
Cleanliness: nothing to note.
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December 5, 2017
And this is why you don't take rodents to the movies...
A cute story that is about all the silly fun consequences of taking a mouse to the movies, that somehow works into a light holiday tale. My favorite picture was the Christmas tree positively groaning under handmade ornaments which made me want to go and make ornaments as well - with lots of glitter.
If you've been a fan of the moose books and everything that follows by this author, there isn't much new here, but the story is still fun and takes the reader off in unexpected directions. While it's not my favorite Christmas picture book, it's still a lot of fun to read, and one to put on the holiday rotation.
A cute story that is about all the silly fun consequences of taking a mouse to the movies, that somehow works into a light holiday tale. My favorite picture was the Christmas tree positively groaning under handmade ornaments which made me want to go and make ornaments as well - with lots of glitter.
If you've been a fan of the moose books and everything that follows by this author, there isn't much new here, but the story is still fun and takes the reader off in unexpected directions. While it's not my favorite Christmas picture book, it's still a lot of fun to read, and one to put on the holiday rotation.
April 18, 2010
We had a little guest over today so read this to her. The story circles back upon itself, though not very elegantly. The mouse is cute, of course. I don't count kids' books like this as a "2010 read" because, let's face it, that's a cheat. My standard is to count, say, every eight Dr. Seuss books as one read, which works out if you throw in a few of his older, wordier ones. Seems like an honest, fair ratio.
December 31, 2014
If you take a mouse to the movies...you may be in for an awesome Christmas. The mouse is inventive and full of energy as always, and this Christmas book is one I didn't mind reading again and again and again. The preschool book group my kids go to also read this book, and online you can find lots of fun related crafts to do with your kids. Also: indoor snowball fights using polyfil are the best!
October 3, 2013
A book my 5 yr old as well as my twin 3 yr olds loved. A solid reading level 1 book, this cute story keeps all ages engaged with the bright colorful pictures and cute story. A great addition to any children's library.
April 21, 2013
If You Take A Mouse To The Movies by Laura Numeroff is another cute book from the If You.... Series. This is a Christmas one. As always, one idea leads to another, until you end up back square one.
August 30, 2024
I like reading this with my students, especially since I got a mouse puppet to go with it.
September 29, 2024
I definitely want to read more of these mouse books. It was adorable.
May 9, 2019
While the illustrations were not without their charms I could not get behind the horrific anti-socialist message presented in this story. The idea that helping someone (in this case a mouse) once would lead to an endless cycle of dependency is not the sort of lesson I'd like to teach my daughter.
Eight thumbs up out of a possible forty-seven thumbs up.
Eight thumbs up out of a possible forty-seven thumbs up.
April 6, 2018
This is a cute book that displays asking and giving. The book would encourage children to think about what might come next. This one has a Christmas theme to it so it would be good for seasons or holidays as long as it is appropriate for the setting you are reading it in.
December 21, 2018
Hands down one of my favorite children’s books of all time! This has the coziest snow days feels to it; the other “If You” titles are just as fun, but this one is really something special to me. :)
December 8, 2021
Best book of them all day today
September 22, 2025
Well now I wanna take a mouse to the movies...
December 14, 2025
Cute! Not as good as the original but it’s festive so I’ll take it
December 15, 2025
Holiday story | Cumulative tale | Funny (appeal terms from NoveList) - Emma
December 23, 2025
12/8/2025 - Very cute story! Read with Madison during a Parents as Teachers visit.
January 28, 2021
Cute little story about a mouse, the movies, popcorn.... aww shucks, I'll let you read it before I spoil it.
January 7, 2026
I have three words for Mouse: "please" and "thank you."
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