Description
Description
All This Fuss Over a Cookie?!
Every month Ms. Madeleine creates a special cookie of the month for her bakery. And her best customer, a little girl named Cookie, is always the first to try it. Ms. Madeleine's sweet treats never disappoint.When June arrives, Cookie and her two moms stop in and taste the best cookie yet: a heart-shaped, rainbow-striped, crunchy, frosted confection that Ms. Madeleine baked especially for Pride. But Rainbow Cookies make some people in the neighborhood angry. They write harsh notes. They cancel orders. Ms. Madeleine is afraid her Rainbow Cookie might be her last. But Cookie is not about to let that happen. With great determination and a fabulous idea, she gathers friends and neighbors to support Ms. Madeleine. Together they show the whole town how colorful and fun and celebratory and delicious the combination of love, Pride, and cookies can be!
About the Author
About the Author
Leslรฉa Newman is the author of more than fifty books for young readers, including Heather Has Two Mommies and Joyful Song. Among her many accolades are the Sydney Taylor Body-of-Work Award, two National Jewish Book Awards, two Stonewall Honors, and a creative writing fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts. She lives in Massachusetts with her spouse and their cat, Mitzi.
Z. B. Asterplume is the author and illustrator of Sometimes, a Tiger. Her favorite cookie is snickerdoodle and her favorite mommy is her own, though she loves them all (both cookies and mommies). She lives in Westminster, Colorado, with her husband and two cats.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
"Newman's text is clear and direct, creating a safe space for young readers to ask questions and better understand the nuances of a complex social topic, while Asterplume's soft, bright illustrations depict a warm, diverse community. With an emphasis on friendship and love rather than fear or negativity, this book will gently guide conversations with young children that leave them feeling empowered... A sweet story about the effectiveness and impact of community and kindness." -- Kirkus
"With an emphasis on friendship and love rather than fear or negativity, this book will gently guide conversations with young children that leave them feeling empowered... A sweet story about the effectiveness and impact of community and kindness." -- Kirkus
"This sweet story of standing up for what you believe in and working together to help a neighbor is a lovely message, not just for Pride month but all year round!" --Anne Holman, King's English Bookshop
"Heartwarming... Digitally finished watercolor and colored pencil illustrations feature rainbow-hued outlines and backgrounds, highlighting the support baked into Cookie's actions as well as those of the compassionate community." -- Publishers Weekly
"Showcases a young kid rallying the troops for a good cause... A promise of some yummy cookies may keep little listeners in their seats for this warm tale of community and togetherness." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Levine Querido
Pub date:
2026-05-05
Length:
40 pages
The Allstora Membership
Membership Perks:
- Save 30% on all online store purchases
- Exclusive access to author's content
- You pay less, but authors still earn double
Membership Terms:
First Month:
$0.00
Monthly price:
$5.00
- To access membership discount simply log in and add to cart, discount applied automatically.
- One month free trial, cancel anytime. Membership renews on the 15th of each month.