GPop and the Missing Midnight Cookies by Jae Lavell is a laugh-out-loud Level 1 early reader mystery starring GPop and the unstoppable twins, Oliver and Spencer.
One minute, there's a beautiful plate of fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies on the table. The next minute... it's empty. Not one cookie. Not one crumb. Just shock, suspicion, and two tiny detectives who are absolutely sure something very sneaky happened after bedtime.
With GPop in full detective mode (beanie on, serious face ready), the Cookie Crew follows a trail of clues, crumbs on the floor, a suspicious napkin trail, and a pantry door that's cracked open just enough to whisper, Look in here... What they discover is hilarious, surprisingly heartwarming, and ends with GPop's favorite saying: I guess that's another lesson learned!
Perfect for ages 6-8 and great for read-aloud fun, GPop and the Missing Midnight Cookies builds reading confidence with simple sentences, playful repetition, and engaging "Say It / Spot It" learning moments, plus a gentle lesson wrapped in giggles: always tell the truth, work as a team, and never leave fresh-baked cookies under a dog's nose... especially chocolate chip.
