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Baker, Baker, Cookie Maker
Cookie Monster is baking up batch after batch of delicious cookies at the bakery. The problem is, he sells them so quickly he never gets a bite. The faster he bakes cookies, the faster hungry monsters gobble them. Everyone on Sesame Street is eating Cookie Monster's delicious cookies, but will he ever get to eat one? This Step 1, Step into Reading treat will have kids laughing out loud and chanting along with the catchy, rhyming text.
32 pages, Library Binding
First published August 11, 1998
About the author
Linda Hayward
155 books15 followersLinda was born in California’s Central Valley, but raised and schooled in south Alabama, during the turbulent 1960’s. Married to her high school sweetheart, she and Tom have two grandchildren, Georgia and Joshua, who give her plenty of ideas for writing children’s stories.
Her first book in the series, “Marshall Visit’s the Hospital,” Marshall leads children around a sometimes scary world, showing them there’s nothing to be afraid of in instances of doctor visits or the possibilities of staying in a hospital. In subsequent books, Marshall will show there are responsibilities to be met as a contributor to the family: caring for pets, helping others, volunteering one’s time, and even accepting a new baby into the household. It is hoped that Marshall will teach children about their world in a fun and entertaining way. The reality is, they may at sometime need to protect themselves against strangers and bullies. Marshall is here to help build their self-confidence and not make them afraid to stand up for themselves.
Marshall, will also teach the importance of staying healthy and seeing the fun in fitness.
It is Linda’s hope that children from the ages three to eight can relate and benefit from Marshall and his friend’s experiences.
Her first in a series, MARSHALL VISITS the HOSPITAL, was published and released in October 2008. Linda has worked in childcare development and has been a teacher’s assistant to first graders. She has written several short stories, for Ben Romero’s book, CHICKEN FLUFF AND OTHER STUFF, and for author, Janice Stevens’ anthology, STORIES OF SERVICE. She is currently working on a history project for the Clovis Unified School District, to be published and released in 2009.
Her first book in the series, “Marshall Visit’s the Hospital,” Marshall leads children around a sometimes scary world, showing them there’s nothing to be afraid of in instances of doctor visits or the possibilities of staying in a hospital. In subsequent books, Marshall will show there are responsibilities to be met as a contributor to the family: caring for pets, helping others, volunteering one’s time, and even accepting a new baby into the household. It is hoped that Marshall will teach children about their world in a fun and entertaining way. The reality is, they may at sometime need to protect themselves against strangers and bullies. Marshall is here to help build their self-confidence and not make them afraid to stand up for themselves.
Marshall, will also teach the importance of staying healthy and seeing the fun in fitness.
It is Linda’s hope that children from the ages three to eight can relate and benefit from Marshall and his friend’s experiences.
Her first in a series, MARSHALL VISITS the HOSPITAL, was published and released in October 2008. Linda has worked in childcare development and has been a teacher’s assistant to first graders. She has written several short stories, for Ben Romero’s book, CHICKEN FLUFF AND OTHER STUFF, and for author, Janice Stevens’ anthology, STORIES OF SERVICE. She is currently working on a history project for the Clovis Unified School District, to be published and released in 2009.
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November 22, 2013
Cookie Monster is a famous cookie baker! Every time he bakes cookies everyone eats them ALL up! Oh no! What will Cookie Monster do? he simply bakes more cookies!
In terms of literacy this is a great book because it emphasizes the use of rhyming words in a text. Younger children can recognize and say these rhyming word pairs. This is a great book to do a read aloud on. It is funny, cute and very short. Students will enjoy the context because it is familiar. Also this is a great book to teach sequencing. Students could describe what Cookie Monster did first, next, then and last.
In terms of literacy this is a great book because it emphasizes the use of rhyming words in a text. Younger children can recognize and say these rhyming word pairs. This is a great book to do a read aloud on. It is funny, cute and very short. Students will enjoy the context because it is familiar. Also this is a great book to teach sequencing. Students could describe what Cookie Monster did first, next, then and last.
August 15, 2019
I've been reading this book daily to my daughter for nearly a month now. It's just perfect for her and she's 2. She loves the pictures and is upset when Cookie Monster doesn't get any cookies because they are all eaten. It's adorable. Fun book!
July 28, 2022
Cookie Monster keeps selling all the cookies before he has a chance to eat one.
This beginning reader uses simple language and short sentences. There are repeated phrases that allow young readers to participate in the story and anticipate what will happen next.
This beginning reader uses simple language and short sentences. There are repeated phrases that allow young readers to participate in the story and anticipate what will happen next.
December 26, 2017
good rhythm
January 12, 2018
Cookie monster is busy making cookies but will he ever get to eat one. great rhyming and pacing although a few kids got sad about cookie monsters lack of cookies. toddler and up
August 5, 2023
Cookies!
December 7, 2024
It was fun
March 9, 2026
What a great book
August 9, 2026
Great for my early reading granddaughter!
March 28, 2014
When using this in a story time be sure to have the children pantomime the verbs with you.
--mixes batter with a beater (pretend to hold an old fashioned mixer with one hand and turn the handle with the other -- as is shown in the illustration)
--drops the dough onto the sheet (pretend to do this)
--puts the cookies on a plate (pretend to lift with a spatula)
and of course pretend to gobble cookies!
--mixes batter with a beater (pretend to hold an old fashioned mixer with one hand and turn the handle with the other -- as is shown in the illustration)
--drops the dough onto the sheet (pretend to do this)
--puts the cookies on a plate (pretend to lift with a spatula)
and of course pretend to gobble cookies!
May 7, 2025
We have read this book OVER AND OVER. It is a household favorite for us. We got it either as a resale online or passed onto us, I am not sure you could by it new in print. But if you are able to find it, grab it!
Two stories in one, this book is such a cute read... both baker baker cookie maker and the lightning bug story. Each story captivated our 12-24 month old, probably to the point that he could recite the stories if he knew how to say all the words.
Two stories in one, this book is such a cute read... both baker baker cookie maker and the lightning bug story. Each story captivated our 12-24 month old, probably to the point that he could recite the stories if he knew how to say all the words.
August 20, 2009
I must confess I was rather surprised when our one-year-old kept pulling this one down off his shelf for his bed-time story. Usually he goes for the flipper books, or a simple Seuss, but for three nights in a row it was "Cookie?" As a parent I loved reading this to him, as I have fond memories of Sesame street myself, and I think it will remain a favorite for many nights to come.
May 4, 2011
Step into Reading Step 2 reading with help
Some of the rhymes are a bit forced. I'm guessing that the Preschool to Grade 1 child that this book is intended for probably wouldn't mind though. There's plenty of repetition and picture clues to help out struggling readers. Familiar characters also helps.
Some of the rhymes are a bit forced. I'm guessing that the Preschool to Grade 1 child that this book is intended for probably wouldn't mind though. There's plenty of repetition and picture clues to help out struggling readers. Familiar characters also helps.
August 10, 2014
What a special rhyming book! If your child likes the monsters from Seseame Street then they will fall in love with this story. Cookie Monster isn't the one eating the cookies in this book, but he's making the cookies! the fun rhyming lines make this story a nice one! with loveable characters as well!
July 7, 2012
My 4 yr old loves this book. It has a great rhythmic pattern than was very easy for him to pick up and has enabled him to memorize the book. The memorization and rhyme scheme helps him identify words in the story to help him learn to read.
October 28, 2016
Vin loved this one! Poor Cookie Monster's predicament led to lot's of giggles and anticipation of Cookie's continuing saga with a final prediction that he would eventually get a cookie! As always with Sesame Street books, great illustrations.
June 17, 2008
My two year old nephew LOVES this book, but it's not my favorite after a while.
November 2, 2011
Even though the words are fairly simple and sparse (which is common for an early reader book), there is a catchy rhythm to the text. I was surprised that I liked it.
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April 16, 2013I think it is a really good book for children and learn them how to cook:) Thank-You Arnette Stefoglo J
January 8, 2014
Cookie Monster bakes many cookies but only eats one.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 14, 2015
The rhyming pattern is wonderful, the pictures are exciting,
March 27, 2013
Kids and I enjoyed laughing outloud to this book.
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