If You Give a Mouse an iPhone A Cautionary Tail

If your little one has ever disappeared into a screen, you’ll recognize this story immediately. Ann Droyd’s New York Times bestselling parody takes the beloved classic If You Give a Mouse a Cookie and gives it a brilliantly modern twist—one that every parent living in our tech-saturated world will nod along to with knowing laughter.

Hand a bored mouse your iPhone (just for ten minutes, you promise yourself), and watch as he beams off to some distant digital dimension, utterly unreachable despite your increasingly desperate pleas. Sound familiar? This clever cautionary tale captures the absurdity and truth of our screen-obsessed lives with wit, warmth, and just the right amount of gentle ribbing.

From the same sharp mind that brought us Goodnight iPad, this delightfully illustrated romp works on multiple levels. Kids will giggle at the mouse’s antics, while parents will feel seen—perhaps a little too seen—in every page. It’s the kind of book that sparks conversations about balance, presence, and what we might be missing when we’re lost in our glowing rectangles.

Perfect for:

• Parents navigating the digital age with humor and grace
• Baby showers and birthday gifts that get it
• Anyone who’s ever said “just five more minutes” to a screen
• Storytime that doubles as a gentle reminder for the whole family

Sometimes the best stories hold up a mirror. This one happens to be backlit and fully charged.

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