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Mentioned in 15 episodes

If You Give a Mouse a Cookie

Book • 1985

Laura Joffe Numeroff

This delightful picture book, written by Laura Joffe Numeroff and illustrated by Felicia Bond, relates the cycle of requests a mouse is likely to make after you give him a cookie.

The story takes the reader through a young child's day, showcasing the mouse's antics and the consequences of his requests.

It is a great introduction to the 'If You Give. . .

' series and is perfect for beginning readers and story time.

Mentioned by

Russell Brunson

Lauryn Evarts-Bosstick

Rabbi David Fohrman

Michael Snoyman

Mentioned in 15 episodes

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as a great prophetic text.

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to illustrate how giving someone something often leads to them asking for more.

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in the context of discussing the impact of political pressure on content moderation policies.

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as a children's book that has become a parable of the right.

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Mentioned by

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and others throughout the episode, discussing its unexpected adoption as a conservative political symbol.

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Mentioned by

Liza Tobin

as a story to describe China's demands in trade negotiations with the US.

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Mentioned by David Kelly, alluding to the cause-and-effect relationship, when discussing the impact of stimulus checks on consumer spending.

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Mentioned by

Adam Schafer

while discussing a children's book.

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Mentioned by

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when discussing splitting a web framework into multiple packages.

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Mentioned by

Chuck Todd

as a children's book that encapsulates the essence of Trump's behavior.

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Pete Holmes

in connection to a joke made by Brent James Sullivan.

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Mentioned by

Adam Schafer

in a conversation about children's books.

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