#Review: The Cookie No One Wanted to Eat by Aanchal Bedi

The Cookie No One Wanted to Eat is one of those deceptively simple picture books that quietly tugs at your heart. On the surface, it’s the story of a slightly charred cookie who gets rejected by everyone in the house—too crusty, too hard, not yummy enough, even accidentally dropped and broken. But underneath the humour and gentle rhythm of the narrative lies something tender: the cookie’s growing doubt about its own worth.

What I loved is how the story pivots just when things seem bleak. When the ants arrive—enthusiastic, grateful, and absolutely delighted—the cookie finally discovers that value isn’t about pleasing everyone. Maybe I wasn’t the right cookie for them… but I was perfect for someone, it seems to say, and that message lands beautifully without ever feeling preachy.

The illustrations are bright and expressive, making the cookie’s emotions surprisingly relatable. And the comprehension questions at the end are a thoughtful addition, especially for young readers building empathy and inference skills.

Sweet, meaningful, and quietly wise—this little cookie has a lot to teach.

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