If You Give a Mouse a Cookie at Florida Theatre

A sparkling musical revue based on popular children’s books, including: “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie” (by Laura Joffe Numeroff). When a boy shares his snack with a hungry, demanding mouse, he learns a hilarious lesson about cause-and-effect. “Amazing Grace” (by Mary Hoffman) Follow young Grace as she attempts to break stereotypes in an effort to play the title character in her school’s production of Peter Pan. “Borreguita and the Coyote” (by Verna Aardema) The classic Mexican tale of a little lamb, or borreguita, who uses her wits to escape a hungry coyote. “Imogene’s Antlers” (by David Small) Young Imogene is delighted to wake up with “cool” antlers, but soon discovers that her parents and school principals do not share her enthusiasm. “Master Man” (by Aaron Shepard) A man whose muscles are as big as his ego earns his comeuppance when he claims to be the world’s strongest man in this Nigerian tall tale. “Math Curse” (by Jon Scieszka) This story playfully addresses the phobia some kids have when tackling seemingly impossible math problems. “Owen” (by Kevin Henkes) Owen just can’t bear to part with his beloved blanket, Fuzzy – a problem, since he is about to start kindergarten. Owen’s understanding mother provides a clever solution. (Grades K-4) Curriculum Connection: Literature Based – Communication & Language Arts – Music – Multicultural