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The Doorbell Rang: An Enjoyable Read-Aloud About Sharing and Counting for Children
Each ring of the doorbell brings more friends to share the delicious cookies Ma has made in this beloved classic.
This enjoyable read-aloud picture book about friendship, sharing, and cookies can also be used to introduce basic math concepts to young children.
The Doorbell Rang was named a Notable Book for Children by the American Library Association.
This enjoyable read-aloud picture book about friendship, sharing, and cookies can also be used to introduce basic math concepts to young children.
The Doorbell Rang was named a Notable Book for Children by the American Library Association.
24 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1986
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Pat Hutchins
137 books67 followersPat Hutchins is an English illustrator and writer of children's books.
She won the 1974 Kate Greenaway Medal from the Library Association, recognising the year's best children's book illustration by a British subject. The work was The Wind Blew, a picture book in rhyme which she also wrote. It shows how "a crowd of people anxiously chase their belongings" in the wind.
She won the 1974 Kate Greenaway Medal from the Library Association, recognising the year's best children's book illustration by a British subject. The work was The Wind Blew, a picture book in rhyme which she also wrote. It shows how "a crowd of people anxiously chase their belongings" in the wind.
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January 3, 2023I'm gonna skip on rating the books I read to the kids at work, but I am not going to skip counting them for my reading challenge.
April 2, 2017
The book The Doorbell rang is about a mother who bakes delicious cookies enough for her children, but what will she do when her doorbell rings and rings with each one more children coming in to snatch a bite of her homemade cookies? This is a great and easy read for children. It has just enough excitement, fun, and suspense to keep the reader going. The loud colors of the illustrations also keeps the readers eyes focused on the characters.
The text structure was in a sequence because it went step by step as to what was happening and what was to come. Every time the doorbell rang it was a new set of children. The way the sentences were for example would be the doorbell rang and then it rang again. The tone was upbeat and hopeful. The whole story the kids were so excited that their moms cookies smelled just as good as their grandma’s. It kept you waiting and hoping that Grandma might show up.
The use of gaze was used throughout the whole book to clearly depict the facial expressions on each characters face. Every time the doorbell rang you saw the faces and anxiousness and anticipation to see who would come in next. The use of color and patterns was also used to grab the reader’s attention to indicate the importance of the setting.
This book is contemporary realistic fiction because it was set in the real world with very real life problems. The situation was something that could possibly happen to anyone of use. It was set in a believable world.
The text structure was in a sequence because it went step by step as to what was happening and what was to come. Every time the doorbell rang it was a new set of children. The way the sentences were for example would be the doorbell rang and then it rang again. The tone was upbeat and hopeful. The whole story the kids were so excited that their moms cookies smelled just as good as their grandma’s. It kept you waiting and hoping that Grandma might show up.
The use of gaze was used throughout the whole book to clearly depict the facial expressions on each characters face. Every time the doorbell rang you saw the faces and anxiousness and anticipation to see who would come in next. The use of color and patterns was also used to grab the reader’s attention to indicate the importance of the setting.
This book is contemporary realistic fiction because it was set in the real world with very real life problems. The situation was something that could possibly happen to anyone of use. It was set in a believable world.
August 6, 2013
Now this is how you incorporate math into a story. The rhythmic, repetitive narrative and simple, but entertaining plot have a math lesson woven into them without being overly didactic. The way in which the cookies are divided based on the number of children is easy to understand.
The illustrations are not my favorite, but they are cartoonish and colorful and help tell the story. We really enjoyed reading this book together.
The illustrations are not my favorite, but they are cartoonish and colorful and help tell the story. We really enjoyed reading this book together.
September 7, 2023
Great book for teaching division. The use of the word sharing helped my kids understand its a clie to dividing. I used this book to introduce our division unit. You can also find instructional activities to go along with it!
February 24, 2012
Yes, I am in a weird mood, so this is a weird "review." Don't say I didn't warn you.
The recipe for a good reading of this book.
Est. Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
Brain Sprinkles
The book
Plastic cookies
Children
Imagination
This recipe works best when all children are in one specific area (for instance, on a rug) together. Begin by tossing the brain sprinkles to the children. They will get excited, and possibly begin hopping about whilst squealing and throwing their hands in the air. That is perfectly normal, do not be alarmed. Eventually once the brain sprinkles begin to take hold they will simmer down (there is a bond between the brain sprinkles and the children which causes them to sit quietly and listen). While the children sit quietly begin to read the book. When appropriate use plastic cookies to demonstrate sharing. Beware, some children have a stronger attraction to the plastic cookies. They may need to be coerced into letting them go. The children may also respond well to encouraged participation (for instance, being allowed to sing the door bell sound every time in rings in the book). As you near the end of the book the children may begin to show signs of excitement(the brain sprinkles only have a limited lifespan within the human body), this is where you will need to use the most magical of all ingredients, imagination. There are many different ways to check to make sure the recipe has been completed, but the determining factor will always be the children. Smiles, laughing, jumping up and down, and making funny noises, are all signs of successful completion.
:) That is all.
The recipe for a good reading of this book.
Est. Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
Brain Sprinkles
The book
Plastic cookies
Children
Imagination
This recipe works best when all children are in one specific area (for instance, on a rug) together. Begin by tossing the brain sprinkles to the children. They will get excited, and possibly begin hopping about whilst squealing and throwing their hands in the air. That is perfectly normal, do not be alarmed. Eventually once the brain sprinkles begin to take hold they will simmer down (there is a bond between the brain sprinkles and the children which causes them to sit quietly and listen). While the children sit quietly begin to read the book. When appropriate use plastic cookies to demonstrate sharing. Beware, some children have a stronger attraction to the plastic cookies. They may need to be coerced into letting them go. The children may also respond well to encouraged participation (for instance, being allowed to sing the door bell sound every time in rings in the book). As you near the end of the book the children may begin to show signs of excitement(the brain sprinkles only have a limited lifespan within the human body), this is where you will need to use the most magical of all ingredients, imagination. There are many different ways to check to make sure the recipe has been completed, but the determining factor will always be the children. Smiles, laughing, jumping up and down, and making funny noises, are all signs of successful completion.
:) That is all.
June 8, 2020
Simple language and lots of repetitive phrases in this book such as 'the doorbell rang' and 'no one makes cookies like Grandma'. There is some maths involved in this book as the story is about sharing cookies! Children could work out how many each child will get each time the doorbell rings before the next page reveals how many each child would get. At the end when Ma realises the children all have one cookie to eat each the doorbell rings again but she doesn't answer in case someone else wants to come in and have a cookie. To everyone's surprise it is Grandma with more cookies!
December 5, 2018
Well now that's pretty darn cute. Simple, but fun. Apparently popular among my library's homeschooling families, which makes sense.
April 1, 2025
Sweet and simple story that could be used as an introduction to the concept of division.
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October 10, 2016This book is a cute book for sure. The story is about a little boy and girl whose grandmother made them cookies. They were so happy because they were each going to get 6 each. However, their friends kept ringing the doorbell and coming in. Before long, there were 12 friends over. which meant everyone only got 1 cookie. The little girl was upset because she wanted more cookies. The door bell rang one last time and the Ma told them that they better eat their cookie before she opened the door because they didn't have anymore cookies to share. The little boy told them to wait because he was being very nice and was going to open the door for whoever it was. IT turned out to be grandma and she had another tray full of cookies. They each were able to have multiple cookies thanks to grandma. The story line is so cute and would be a great book to teach to the younger grades about sharing. There is benefit in sharing. As long as you are willing to share, there always tends to be an award in the end. After I got done reading, I would get the students to write about a time that their grandmother, aunt, uncle, grandpa or mom made them something and they were forced to share it but really didn't want to but did it anyways because they knew it was the right thing to do. I really liked how this book taught a lesson of how to be generous and to try to include everyone no matter the situation. Thats a good lesson to teach to children. Questions that I would ask while reading:
-On page 3, who do you think is at the door?
-On page 10, what do you notice about Victoria's face?
-On page 18, what do you think the children are going to do?
-On the last page, how do you think Sam felt after he opened the door and saw that it was grandma.
-On page 3, who do you think is at the door?
-On page 10, what do you notice about Victoria's face?
-On page 18, what do you think the children are going to do?
-On the last page, how do you think Sam felt after he opened the door and saw that it was grandma.
October 8, 2015
'The Doorbell Rang' is a short and simple story with a great message. It revolves around Ma, who bakes a certain amount of cookies for Sam and Victoria. As the story continues, the Doorbell rings and new characters come into the story. The message of the story is a very simple one of sharing and being kind to others.
The book itself can be seen to have links to the National Curriculum, especially with the mathematical aspect of having to equally divide the number of cookies between the number of people. This is something that can be useful for Children within the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) stage as it can act as a resource for supporting children in simple mathematical aspects such as division. The use of visual images will help to engage and support younger children's understanding of the message of the book.
Overall, I think that this book is a great resource in aiding younger children's understanding of mathematical concepts and something that can be used for either 'Guided Reading' or 'Individual Reading'.
The book itself can be seen to have links to the National Curriculum, especially with the mathematical aspect of having to equally divide the number of cookies between the number of people. This is something that can be useful for Children within the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) stage as it can act as a resource for supporting children in simple mathematical aspects such as division. The use of visual images will help to engage and support younger children's understanding of the message of the book.
Overall, I think that this book is a great resource in aiding younger children's understanding of mathematical concepts and something that can be used for either 'Guided Reading' or 'Individual Reading'.
April 24, 2025
Read-aloud grade 3+
October 6, 2024
"The Doorbell Rang" by Pat Hutchins is a children's story that teaches the concept of division through the playful context of sharing cookies. Sam and Victoria are about to enjoy 12 cookies when the doorbell rings, bringing more friends to share them with. Each time new guests arrive, the cookies are divided into smaller portions. Just when it seems like there won't be enough cookies left, Grandma arrives with more, solving the problem. The book introduces division in a fun and relatable way, showing how a whole can be evenly shared among increasing numbers.
In the classroom, this story can be used to teach early division concepts by having students practice with manipulatives like paper cookies or counters. As more "guests" (students) join, the class can actively engage in dividing the cookies to demonstrate fair sharing. This hands-on approach supports various learning styles, promotes social skills like cooperation and fairness, and makes the mathematical concept more accessible to young learners.
April 18, 2012
What an interesting way of introducing children to the concept of fractions and division. Children identify with real life experiences such as the one this book talks about. These can be used to teach children about diving in order to share.
Extension
After reading the book divide children into 3 groups of even numbers. Give each group a large cookie or pizza. Then ask each group to cut the number of members in each gropu and discuss how many pieces each item needs to be cut into so each member gets an equal share. Once done the children can enjoy their food.
Extension
After reading the book divide children into 3 groups of even numbers. Give each group a large cookie or pizza. Then ask each group to cut the number of members in each gropu and discuss how many pieces each item needs to be cut into so each member gets an equal share. Once done the children can enjoy their food.
July 11, 2015
This is a book that could be used for math and when used with a felt board is very useful for teaching one-to-one correspondence. The book also teaches social emotional skills about sharing. Not only is this book good for counting it can also be used to teach higher level math such as subtraction or division.
February 10, 2016
Good book about sharing and math!..krb 2/10/16
September 30, 2024
Summary: This book is about a mom who bakes 12 cookies for her kids, Victoria and Sam, but the doorbell rings before they can eat them. Each time the doorbell rings, more kids come inside that they need to share the cookies with. This story teaches children about division and the basics of math, as well as sharing.
Analysis: In the book mathematical concepts are hidden seamlessly into the storyline, so you could really read this book without even realizing the theme is math to engage readers who aren’t the biggest fans of math. The book begins with a simple scenario of a mom who bakes cookies and her kids who want to eat them which children can relate to, they introduce math by slowly adding in children which allows readers to increase their understanding. The illustrations in this book are also crucial because they physically show drawings of the division of the cookies that needs to be done which allows for multiple representations of the problem for students who may need it. Lastly, this book encourages problem solving skills and critical thinking skills in an environment outside of a classroom. The repetition in the book can be used to reinforce learning the concept, the practice will help students really understand. The book also in my opinion incorporates fluency because the kids have to over and over again divide the cookies so it shows the fluency and understanding they have of division
Classroom application: In my future classroom I could definitely use “The Doorbell Rang” in an introductory division lesson or as a review lesson. I would probably start the class off by asking students to share things that they have had to share before, or split between people to help them relate to the book. I would then ask if they have ever had to share cookies before and go into the book. An engaging activity I could do as a follow up to the book is to bring into my classroom a set number of cookies (based on the maturity level of the classroom) or marbles, and I would task them to evenly split the cookies. This would be a way to give them a hands on experience with division, which may aid some students in their success.
Analysis: In the book mathematical concepts are hidden seamlessly into the storyline, so you could really read this book without even realizing the theme is math to engage readers who aren’t the biggest fans of math. The book begins with a simple scenario of a mom who bakes cookies and her kids who want to eat them which children can relate to, they introduce math by slowly adding in children which allows readers to increase their understanding. The illustrations in this book are also crucial because they physically show drawings of the division of the cookies that needs to be done which allows for multiple representations of the problem for students who may need it. Lastly, this book encourages problem solving skills and critical thinking skills in an environment outside of a classroom. The repetition in the book can be used to reinforce learning the concept, the practice will help students really understand. The book also in my opinion incorporates fluency because the kids have to over and over again divide the cookies so it shows the fluency and understanding they have of division
Classroom application: In my future classroom I could definitely use “The Doorbell Rang” in an introductory division lesson or as a review lesson. I would probably start the class off by asking students to share things that they have had to share before, or split between people to help them relate to the book. I would then ask if they have ever had to share cookies before and go into the book. An engaging activity I could do as a follow up to the book is to bring into my classroom a set number of cookies (based on the maturity level of the classroom) or marbles, and I would task them to evenly split the cookies. This would be a way to give them a hands on experience with division, which may aid some students in their success.
March 15, 2021
This is another book which seamlessly blends the interactions of reading and math. Mom has made 12 delicious looking and smelling cookies for her kids. Before they can even start to eat their 6 cookies, the doorbell rings and two more friends show up as they smell the cookies. This continues on and on and they have to figure out how many cookies each person can get as the number of kids increases. Eventually there are 12 hungry kids smelling these amazing cookies but the door rings again. No one makes a move as they don’t want to keep dividing the cookies up. When they open the door they discover grandma has arrived to save the day with a nice large tray of cookies for everyone to share. The book features repetitive language which makes it easy to follow and cute and detailed illustrations. The character diversity is also worth noting. There isn’t just one race or type of character. We see kids of different heights, sizes, ages, races, and even a child with glasses. The book was originally published in 1986, so the diversity was honestly a nice surprise. I also liked the repeated check board patterns in the kitchen. Overall a wonderful book that sneakily includes math in the story.
May 18, 2020
Last week I shared The Bell Rang and it made me recall an older book with a similar title from the 80s: The Doorbell Rang. So I asked my husband to bring it home from work, last week. During my early years of teaching, I was a reading teacher for Kindergarten students and this was a hot title for a fun K/1 math lesson. The story starts off with “Ma” making a batch of a dozen cookies for her two kids to share between them. But before they can dig in, two neighbors show up. So then they must divide the cookies between four people. The doorbell keeps ringing as more kids show up, until everyone had just one cookie on their plates. So what will happen when the doorbell rings, yet again? It’s a really cute ending and goes well with a box of Cookie Crisp cereal (or a batch of homemade cookies if you’re doing a math activity with a smaller group of children). :) Also worth noting is the diversity of skin colors in a children's book from the 80s! The full-color paints were done in ink and watercolor.
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October 10, 2020
Ma makes Sam and Victoria a dozen cookies. They do the math and realize they get six each. As more kids keep showing up Sam and Victoria keep doing the math to divide the amount of cookies fairly.
I like the simplicity of the book. I really like that the book covers the importance of sharing as well as teaches a math lesson.
I would cut out and laminate a cookie printable available for free online. I would start off with two plates and have six of the cookies on each plate. I would make sure and do this activity at a table where all the students could see what I was doing. I would then keep adding plates and equally sharing the cookies. To add to this lesson I would play a doorbell sound effect to engage the students more and make it more exciting. For students that are in Pre-K or Kindergarten, I would focus more on the aspect of sharing, then on the math aspect of the story. For first and second graders, I would focus on introducing the idea of multiplication for the plates, and division for the cookies. If there was no allergies in the class I would make or purchase cookies for all the students.
I like the simplicity of the book. I really like that the book covers the importance of sharing as well as teaches a math lesson.
I would cut out and laminate a cookie printable available for free online. I would start off with two plates and have six of the cookies on each plate. I would make sure and do this activity at a table where all the students could see what I was doing. I would then keep adding plates and equally sharing the cookies. To add to this lesson I would play a doorbell sound effect to engage the students more and make it more exciting. For students that are in Pre-K or Kindergarten, I would focus more on the aspect of sharing, then on the math aspect of the story. For first and second graders, I would focus on introducing the idea of multiplication for the plates, and division for the cookies. If there was no allergies in the class I would make or purchase cookies for all the students.
July 10, 2021
The Door Bell Rang by Pat Hutchins- Victoria and Sam are brother sister duo living with her parents and grandmother. Cookies baked by her grandmother are the best in smell and taste. All like to eat them. Their mother bakes some cookies for the children and serves them. She informs that each child can take 6 cookies each. Just then, doorbell rings. aon opening the door, they find that their neighbours Tom and Hanna have arrived. Their mother says that we will share the cookies with them. Thus, each will get 3 cookies. Doorbell rings again and Peter and his brother arrive. Next time, the bell rings, they find Joy and Simon with 4 of their brothers. Their mother distributes the cookies between the children. Now each child gets one cookie. Doorbell rings again, their mother asks the children to eat the cookie. When they open the door, they find that their grandmother has arrived with more cookies. Lesson/ message from the book about friendship, sharing food and other things with all, remaining unselfish. Coloured sketches and drawings are helpful to the reader to relate himself to the script.
January 29, 2021
The Doorbell Rang, by Pat Hutchins, is about a family and the day the mother makes cookies for her children, Victoria and Sam. The children split the batch of cookies in half, so each one gets six cookies. However, they run into a problem when the doorbell rings, unexpected guests show up, and they have to solve the problem by sharing their cookies evenly.
This story is a great tool to emphasize the concept of dividing with students. I have used this book with first grade students before when teaching partitive division. I prefer to use this book over a few days, working on representing the math in the book in several different ways. The first time I read the book, students just listen and share what they notice. The second time, I have students act out the story with paper cookies. The third time, we work together to represent the math more formally on the whiteboard. I can see this book being used this way as an intervention for older students or with whole classes to help visual and understand the concept.
This story is a great tool to emphasize the concept of dividing with students. I have used this book with first grade students before when teaching partitive division. I prefer to use this book over a few days, working on representing the math in the book in several different ways. The first time I read the book, students just listen and share what they notice. The second time, I have students act out the story with paper cookies. The third time, we work together to represent the math more formally on the whiteboard. I can see this book being used this way as an intervention for older students or with whole classes to help visual and understand the concept.
March 2, 2022
The Doorbell Rang by Pat Hutchins is a classic book about learning to count. It starts out with a plate of cookies that the grandmother made and her grandchild. Then, as the doorbell rings, and more children join, they have to figure out how to evenly split them up between all the friends. They even have to cut some cookies in half to make it fair. This book is a great opportunity to introduce counting, division, and fractions. This book not only teaches early math skills, but it is also a great story of sharing and friendship. Children will hopefully be inspired to share after they witness these children sharing the cookies with all their friends. The group of friends is diverse, which I appreciated. The book also follows a similar pattern in the text with each time that the doorbell rings. This fact, along with the single setting of the kitchen, creates a coherent story that many children will love. I remember enjoying this book as a child, and I know that many children will love it, too.
February 15, 2018
So this book was on Reading Rainbow I think. When I began to read it to my daughter I got a flash back of hearing this story. It's actually really cute, and I wonder if there is a sequel to it, because I have some questions:
How do all 12 kids know Sam and Victoria's Grandma? Like is she world famous for her cookies or what?
Also, All these kids need to learn to wipe their feet. This poor mother made cookies and is washing the tile floor but every time the doorbell rings the kids trek in mud all over her floor. She is also really happy to have the kids over, which I get, I love having company too, but she doesn't even ask them to wipe their feet. Does she have an infinite amount of floor cleaner?
Also, why is she cleaning the floor in blue slingbacks? Did Moms in 1986 (when this book was written) clean their house in slingbacks? If so, I feel really sad for wearing the mom uniform of today (yoga pants and husband's tees).
How do all 12 kids know Sam and Victoria's Grandma? Like is she world famous for her cookies or what?
Also, All these kids need to learn to wipe their feet. This poor mother made cookies and is washing the tile floor but every time the doorbell rings the kids trek in mud all over her floor. She is also really happy to have the kids over, which I get, I love having company too, but she doesn't even ask them to wipe their feet. Does she have an infinite amount of floor cleaner?
Also, why is she cleaning the floor in blue slingbacks? Did Moms in 1986 (when this book was written) clean their house in slingbacks? If so, I feel really sad for wearing the mom uniform of today (yoga pants and husband's tees).
November 13, 2019
The doorbell rang is about a mother who makes a batch of cookies for her two children. The doorbell keeps ringing with guests that are coming over, and the children must share their cookies. This book delves into the concept of division and has students guessing how many cookies the children end up with after each time the doorbell rings. I chose this book because it is a great book to introduce the concept of division and it gives a practical meaning to it. It keeps the students engaged because they are needing to do this math in their head and makes a great opportunity for an interactive read-aloud. I would categorize this book under the genre of math fiction. I would say the reading level for this book is grades 1-3, but due to the concept I would categorize it for grades 3-4. I would use this in my classroom right after I have had a lesson on the concept of division to increase their conceptual understanding of what division really is.
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October 18, 2022This book is about two children who have to decide how to fairly share a batch of grandma's delicious cookies. Each time they're just about to enjoy them, someone else rings the doorbell and so they have to decide how to share them fairly again. This book has a predictable pattern which makes reading it easy and engaging.
Teachers in the K-1st grade level could use this book as an introductory to sharing. Teachers in the 2-3rd grade level could use this to introduce the concept of equal groups, repeated subtraction or division.
I like that this book has minorities represented in the book. There are both boys and girls in the story. The mother does stick to stereotypical gender roles such as cleaning and cooking. Grandma does too by baking. There are no fathers represented in this book.
Teachers in the K-1st grade level could use this book as an introductory to sharing. Teachers in the 2-3rd grade level could use this to introduce the concept of equal groups, repeated subtraction or division.
I like that this book has minorities represented in the book. There are both boys and girls in the story. The mother does stick to stereotypical gender roles such as cleaning and cooking. Grandma does too by baking. There are no fathers represented in this book.
September 6, 2025
This story was sweet and repetitive. There was also a sneaky math piece happening throughout the entire book. The illustrations were soft and colored in a way that feels nostalgic. I also really appreciated the diverse characters that rang the doorbell and came in.
The story would work best in a preschool classroom through second grade. This book is a great way to talk about math and a lesson may look like having cookies cut out of paper (or real cookies if you have time and resources) and having the children divide them up for each child. It would be fun to have the children do this while reading the book and act it out due to it being repetitive. There is also a good lesson on sharing and being okay that each time a friend came over you may get less cookies.
I liked this story and think it would be great to use in the classroom.
The story would work best in a preschool classroom through second grade. This book is a great way to talk about math and a lesson may look like having cookies cut out of paper (or real cookies if you have time and resources) and having the children divide them up for each child. It would be fun to have the children do this while reading the book and act it out due to it being repetitive. There is also a good lesson on sharing and being okay that each time a friend came over you may get less cookies.
I liked this story and think it would be great to use in the classroom.
February 7, 2017
The Doorbell Rang is another great book by Pat Hutchins. A mom makes more than enough cookies for her two kids and tells them they can share the cookies with each other. They count out how many they each get. Then the Doorbell rings and they redistribute the cookies evenly between four kids instead. Every time they are about to eat their cookies, the Doorbell rings again and more friends show up to share the cookies, until there is only enough for each child to have one cookie each.
This is a good book for kids who love to count. Cookies are a fun way to do math. It's good for reinforcing the value of sharing. The art is great. The text is simple, fun and repetitive. He never gets tired of it.
This is a good book for kids who love to count. Cookies are a fun way to do math. It's good for reinforcing the value of sharing. The art is great. The text is simple, fun and repetitive. He never gets tired of it.
February 11, 2023
An entertaining book about a mom who bakes a dozen cookies for her two children when all of a sudden friends of the children start popping over. Sharing is a theme in this book, also for the fact that this poor mom is trying to wash the kitchen floor during the book and hasn't been successful with the tails of dirt each new guest brings in. But with more friends who are coming over with each ring of the doorbell, will there be enough cookies to go around? (have I built up the suspense enough?) Interesting illustrations and a fun ending. Anybody who enjoys cookies will enjoy this book. Also, there's a good representation of inclusion that feels natural in this book that I enjoyed. The Doorbell Rang (1986) by Pat Hutchins.
April 19, 2023
This is a fantastic book about math, giving, and friendship. Ma bakes cookies and distributes them equally among the children at the beginning of the book. When friends arrive, the cookies must be distributed differently to ensure fairness. They have to adjust how the cookies are distributed more often when friends arrive. Additionally, the book uses repetitious, simple language, which young readers can comprehend and understand. Students may use manipulatives to help them comprehend the mathematical principles in this book, which is a terrific approach to link math to reading. The images' vibrant colors and childlike designs elicit enthusiasm and enjoyment. I'm hoping to be able to use this book in my lessons to make a connection between the two topics.
March 11, 2025
Two children are allocated fewer and fewer cookies each as more friends come to share the batch their mother just made (6 down to 1). Kindly, the children all wait to see who is at the door when the bell rings again, rather than eating their one allotted cookie first. Thankfully, it's über-baker Grandma with a huge batch to share as the doorbell continues to ring.
Readers will benefit from scratch paper or a white board to keep track of how many cookies there are and how many people they will need to be divided among.
Mom, Grandma, and the two kids, Sam and Victoria, are white, as are Tom and Hannah and Peter and his little brother. Joy and Simon and their 4 cousins are Black. Mom is wearing a skirt and peep-toe slingback shoes while mopping for most of the story.
Readers will benefit from scratch paper or a white board to keep track of how many cookies there are and how many people they will need to be divided among.
Mom, Grandma, and the two kids, Sam and Victoria, are white, as are Tom and Hannah and Peter and his little brother. Joy and Simon and their 4 cousins are Black. Mom is wearing a skirt and peep-toe slingback shoes while mopping for most of the story.
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