Plan the Ultimate “If You Give…” Book Party: Crafts, Snacks & Activities Inspired by Your Child’s Favorite Stories!

Get ready for giggles, cookies, and a whole lot of storytelling fun with an If You Give... book party inspired by the beloved series from Laura Numeroff! Whether your little one loves If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, If You Give a Dog a Donut, If You Give a Pig a Pancake, If You Give a Moose a Muffin, or If You Give a Cat a Cupcake, this party brings each character to life through themed crafts, kid-friendly snacks, and playful activities.

🎨 Book-Themed Crafts for Kids:

- Mouse Ears Headbands – Gray construction paper, glue, and a basic headband bring Mouse to life. Check out this super cute puppet idea.

- Donut Decorating Craft – Use paper plates, paint, and “sprinkles” (glitter or pom poms). We just used this printable on card stock and had the children watercolor the donut.

- Cupcake Collage – Let kids create their own cupcakes with paper cutouts, cotton balls, and stickers. We used puffy paint that you make with shaving cream, glue, and food coloring.

- Pancake Stack Game – Cut “pancakes” from felt and play stacking races or balancing challenges! Pancake paper plate craft.
- Paper Plate Muffin Craft

🖍️ Grab our free printable handprint craft template HERE!

Perfect for preschoolers and early elementary-aged kids, these crafts are simple, adorable, and inspired by each story.

🍩 Story-Inspired Snacks:

- Cookie decorating station for Mouse fans

- Mini donuts and apple juice for Dog lovers

- Pancake stacks with syrup and fruit for Pig fans

- Cupcake bar with frosting and sprinkles for Cat fans
- Mini muffins for Moose fans

Turn snack time into story time fun by serving treats that match each book’s theme!

📚 Interactive Activities & Storytime Fun

The best part of an If You Give... party is engaging the kids with fun activities inspired by each book. Here are a few ideas to keep everyone entertained:

- Read-Aloud Time: Start by reading one (or all!) of the If You Give... books. Use character voices to make the stories come alive and keep the kids engaged.

- Cause-and-Effect Game: Create a simple game to help children understand the cause-and-effect relationships in each book. For example, “If you give a dog a donut, what will happen next?” Kids can act out the scenes or create their own story endings.

- Scavenger Hunt: Organize a scavenger hunt where kids look for items that relate to the books. For example, find a cookie for the mouse, a donut for the dog, a cupcake for the cat, and a pancake for the pig.

- Character Dress-Up: Encourage kids to come dressed as their favorite character from the series, or provide props like mouse ears, dog noses, and pig snouts for the kids to wear during the party.

- Sequencing Game: Print images of key moments from each story. Have kids put the events in order—great for building early literacy and comprehension skills!

Book List with Stuffies:
1. If You Give a Mouse a Cookie - Kohl's Cares $5 Plush
2. If You Give a Pig a Pancake - Kohl's $5 Stuffed Animal

3. If You Give a Dog a Donut - Kohl's Cares Dog Plush

4. If You Give a Cat a Cookie
5. If You Give a Moose a Muffin

This “If You Give…” book party is perfect for classrooms, birthday parties, or a themed playdate—and it’s an easy way to turn story time into something truly magical.

📌 Pin This Party Idea for Later!

Make sure to pin this idea to your Pinterest board for future reference! Your little ones will love this sweet, fun-filled event that celebrates their favorite stories. Whether it’s for a birthday, classroom event, or just a fun weekend activity, this If You Give... party is sure to be a hit!

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