This book review is part of the Multicultural Children’s Book Day program and Miss Panda Chinese is delighted to be a part of the MCBD community and join fellow authors, publishers, organizations, and fans of diverse children’s books to share good reads that expand the world and minds of children.
Note: Thank you to Cardinal Rule Press for providing a copy to review. All opinions are my own.
COOKIE & MILK: A SCIENTIFICALLY STUNT-TASTIC SISTERHOOD
Author: Michele Mcavoy
Illustrator: Jessica Gibson
Publisher: Cardinal Rule Press
ISBN: 978-0997608588
Grade level: Kindergarten – 2
A Multicultural Children’s Book Tells a Story about Friendship, Possibilities, And The Power of Being You
“Cookie and Milk are nothing alike but are their best when together. Follow this dynamic duo through skateboard stunts and tubular-tastic surfs to discover what lies beneath true friendship” – from the back cover
Award-winning children’s book author Michele Mcavoy leads you into the action-packed, fun-loving, passion- and enthusiasm-filled story of two friends with a voice that let kids see the possibilities in them. The author skillfully shows the readers what they can find in friends who are just as unique as themselves. And, they can learn from them and explore with them together.
The simple yet powerful narrative style of COOKIE & MILK: A SCIENTIFICALLY STUNT-TASTIC SISTERHOOD illustrated by Jessica Gibson has a captivating effect. The illustrations brilliantly depict the characters, their scientific endeavors, and the importance of sisterhood.
Highlights In The Story
This is a delightful tale of sisterhood that celebrates the bond of two precocious sisters as they explore science together. Through the story of Cookie and Milk’s scientific exploits, author Michele McAvoy delivers a positive message of the value of promoting multiculturalism and diversity.
While limited in containing real science facts, the book introduces simple ideas that can create curiosity about science. Cookie & Milk is great for helping young readers feel positive about who they are, and understand that everyone is unique.
COOKIE & MILK: A SCIENTIFICALLY STUNT-TASTIC SISTERHOOD is a diverse children’s book for young readers, parents, and teachers. It breaks the stereotype of gender to show girls the possibilities of a future career in science. It delivers positive messages of acceptance and sisterhood that kids could learn from
In addition, there is a DID YOU KNOW? section with eight female scientists and their achievements listed. This can help readers to see their future selves. Furthermore, there is also an introduction to the five “S” WORDS THAT MAKE A BEST FRIEND. These words are showing kids what they can practice and become good and trusted friends.
Activities and Extended Learning with Cookie & Milk
This book provides some good ideas for friendship and science-oriented activities and learning opportunities. Here are some ideas.
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Discussion questions: What can we learn from each of our friends?
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Experiments inspired by text and illustrations on each spread.
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Thriving in kindness: Can you come up with five words for being a great friend?
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Read stories about female scientists: You can start from the names listed in the DID YOU KNOW page in the book.
I hope you have a chance to read COOKIE & MILK with your children. You can request a copy at your local library. Gift a copy to a child’s classroom or school library. Make sure you also read other diverse kids’ books by CARDINAL RULE PRESS.
Purchase COOKIE & MILK
Find COOKIE & MILK: A SCIENTIFICALLY STUNT-TASTIC SISTERHOOD on Amazon, Bookshop, Walmart, and where books are sold.
About the Publisher – Cardinal Rule Press
Cardinal Rule Press leads the way in providing messages that empower families, schools and communities through inspirational children’s books and educational programs and events that support our books’ powerful themes.
We are a traditional publishing company located in southeast Michigan that produces a select number of books each year; all of which make a difference in the world while reflecting modern-day diversity.
Why do over 4 million children, parents and teachers love our books?
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Heartfelt, realistic stories that boost social and emotional learning while entertaining young readers.
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Inclusive and diverse books that teach valuable lessons and focus on positive character traits.
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FREE supplemental discussion questions and activity tips that deepen understanding and make learning interactive (available for download on our website).
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