The Cookie Thief - Fresh Out of the Oven

After nearly a year of hard work Kirk's second all ages book "The Cookie Thief" has just come out of the oven(printer). Like his best smelling Dog Poop Initiative, this book has a fully illustrated metaphorical message that works as well in the board room as it does in the living room. The illustrations by artist Adam Koford are "way cool" and with him, Kirk was able to add lots of little surprises and extras that are sure to make the book something people will read again and again. This self published book is available for immediate purchase at MoreBetterBooks.com.

The Story ManA Fresh Story with an Old Recipe. There is a history behind this tasty tale.

I first heard a version of this story in 1992 while attending a "7 Habits" seminar by Stephen Covey's group. I have shared it many times over the years, finding it a wonderful, simple way to create meaningful dialogue about  ...Read more


"The Dog Poop Initiative" Book

A true story of scoopers and poopers, Of pointers and heroes. Of those who score real goals, And those who score zeroes. Find out more...

Speaking on Success

This inspiring book interviews a dozen experts asking them to share their insights on developing personal, professional, and organizational success. Notable names in this book include Stephen Covey, Ken Blanchard, Chad Hymas and others. Kirk’s inclusion in the book is only one more reason to buy your copy. Currently at the printer, Speaking on Success will be available at MoreBetterBooks.com in mid July.
Tell Us Your Story
Your Cookie Story
It seems that nearly everyone can relate to the Cookie Thief story. The wasted energy that happens when we rush to judgment or jump to conclusions.

Have you ever been accused of something you didn't do?
Have you ever done this to someone else?

This is your chance to come clean and tell your own story.

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Ben Arroyo - The Butterfingered Cookie Thief 68.211.119.216 | 05-08-2007 13:15:26
Hi Kirk-
I read The Cookie Thief book on my flight back home and the story line hit close to home. This is a true story that happened to me a few years ago. I called the helpdesk to submit a work order for my computer problems and they indicated someone would stop by in a few minutes (after all, I am their supervisor). I stepped out of my office for a few minutes and left behind my Butterfinger candy bar. When I got back, there was technician Matt munching on a Butterfinger bar. I asked him if he was enjoying the candy and he replied "yes these are my favorites, thanks". By this time I was a little miffed at his "bold demeanor" in the way he kept right on snacking on what I thought was my candy bar. He soon fixed my PC problem and as he got up to leave, lifted his work order from my desk and underneath it was in fact my candy bar. I was speechless as he winked at me saying "bet you thought that was your candy I ate didn't you". To this day, we both laugh about this.

Ben Arroyo
City of Peoria
Information Technology Department
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Dallin johansen - the cookie 67.166.97.100 | 05-13-2007 16:52:53
I think your book(s) are so good Bye the way HI kirk!
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Michele Johansen - you're awesome 67.166.97.100 | 05-13-2007 16:54:46
I love your books they are so funny, awesome, and interesting. I love the backgrounds of The Cookie Theif! Write more books!
-Michele
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Bernadette Johansen - Cookie Thief 67.166.97.100 | 05-13-2007 16:58:38
Way to Go, Kirk!!!!!!!!! You did it again!!! We loved reading the finished copy. Right now all our children are lying on the couch with the book in their hands enjoying reading. Say hello to Becky (Wish her happy mother's day) and the kids. We miss you all.
Bernie
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Robert Bidleman - SWEET BOOK 208.61.6.12 | 05-19-2007 12:57:08
Amazing Job on the book! I've heard this story before but it never made me laugh out loud like your book did. Cool idea hiding all the messages and stuff! Hope you'll be baking more books soon.
~ Rob
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Brent Gray - It's up there, it's out there, it 76.23.58.80 | 05-19-2007 22:51:24
Another home run, Kirk!

Ever since I read the Dr. Seuss classic "Oh, the Places You'll Go" many years ago, I've been a big fan of easy-to-read "picture books" that tell a great story and include important morals. Your book, "The Dog Poop Initiative" is another classic example of what I am talking about.

Now, with "The Cookie Thief", you have done it again! All three of the above-mentioned books should be in every home... AND in the board rooms of every business!

Way to go, Kirk!

Brent Gray
Chief Operating Officer
Obeo.com
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Kirk Weisler - Girls Camp - The Case of the Stolen 72.145.248.55 | 05-25-2007 10:53:52
My 12 year old daughter Brittany tells a story of how last summer at Girls Camp one of the adult leaders couldn’t find her fan and was convinced that the girls had taken it. She had them all lined up gave them a lecture about pranks, accused them of stealing, talked about lost trust and honesty…and even had the other leaders go through everyone’s belongings to find her “stolen fan”.
No matter how upset she got or how hard they looked the fan could not be found. All of the girls were to be punished until one of them produced the fan. As you might imagine the joy of the camp was diminished somewhat by all of the energy and accusation. Hours later the leader quietly announced that she had found her fan, which had in fact been underneath her own bunk the entire time.
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Jim Garland - Triple Scoop 68.211.127.78 | 07-31-2007 15:10:45
Hi Kirk,
Suddenly (and not for the first time) you loom large in my life today...Just want you to know that I'm grateful. Here's the triple-scoop:

First, my story: "The Eyeglass Thief." My wife, kids and I tore into The Cookie Thief when it arrived in the mail yesterday. We read it together, then leafed back through the pages and enjoyed the hidden messages and pictures. I asked my son William (nine years old), what he got from the story. He said, "I liked where it said Weisler Hits a Home Run on the newspaper." :-) He also said it reminded him of when he's arguing with someone, and then finds out that he was wrong, and how that's embarrasing. (Learning is happening!)

How timely your story! I looked frantically through my desk at work today for my reading glasses. I last had them yesterday, placing them in a drawer during a past-due desk de-cluttering ritual. I didn't use them after that, I didn't take them anywhere. So my internal temp's been on the rise for the past half an hour as I've torn my desk apart looking for them. 39 might be a youngish age for 'senior moments', though I'm not ruling it out altogether. But after a call home to my wife, and a thorough search of my car, I'm pretty sure they've been taken.

So as I walked back from the parking lot just a few minutes ago, it hit me how so-like "The Cookie Thief" my saga is. It made me reflect on which Cookie Thief I wanted to be * all angry and indignant, or bemused and selfless. Thanks for reminding me I have a choice: I own only one piece of this whole little drama * my reaction, which I get to choose. So here it is: If someone took my glasses, they must really need them, maybe they can't afford a pair themselves. I do hope they get good use out of them; I'm blessed that I can afford another pair. If, on the other hand, I took them out of that drawer myself, read something with them, laid them down somewhere, and somehow can't remember a stitch of any of that, then I'm also blessed. Blessed because I can afford another pair, and because God-willing I'm young enough to take advantage of the great advances that medicine will make in memory-loss prevention over the next few decades!

And now, number B: Karen, the beautiful brunette middle-school science-teaching mother of my children who has graciously (some say miraculously) agreed to share her life and love with me, relayed to me yesterday that she uses "The Dog-Poop Initiative" to discuss taking responsibility with her seventh- and eighth-grade students. (That explains where my copy of the book went to....) She reads the book aloud, and credits your story with a marked improvement in classroom responsibility!

Thirdly, but not least: The quote you shared today is quite literally the most powerful definition of true friendship that I have ever read. I am sharing it with each of the people in my life that I can say, by that definition, is a true friend. It's not a small list * I am truly blessed!!

Thanks for giving of yourself * you are a terrific role-model!

God bless,
Jim
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from Hazelden 74.184.130.137 | 02-04-2008 08:46:50
"It was the night of my weekly recovery group," a woman said to me. "I had to make myself attend the meeting. We had a guest speaker from out of town, and everyone had been buzzing about his speaker for weeks.

"Oh, Corky's coming. Have you heard about Corky? Don't miss the meeting; Corky will be there to talk that night. He's the best.' I was so sick of hearing about Corky. I didn't know who he was, and I didn't care. I just couldn't stomach all this gushing. By the time I got to the meeting, the only chair open was right next to Corky. I was so turned off and disgusted. I just couldn't stand all this naĂŻve raving.

"I sat through the meeting. Barely heard a word this guy said. At the end of the meeting, when it came time to hold hands and say the prayer, I couldn't stand the thought of putting my hand in his. But I did.

"When I got home from attending the group that evening, my husband asked me how it went. So I told him the whole story, about Corky, about everyone being so excited this guy was coming to town, about my decision not to be involved with this idolization of some stupid guy named Corky.

"Don't you know who that is?" my husband said. I told him the only thing I knew was that he went by the nickname Corky. My husband pointed to the stack of books at my bedside - all written by the same author. My favorite author in the entire world.

"It's him,' my husband said. "It's the guy you read every night. Corky is just his nickname.' I felt this wave of horr0or go through me. I had wanted to meet this guy for years. I loved his mind. I loved his work. And here I had sat right next to him - even held his hand - and I hadn't even heard a word he said or appreciated the opportunity I had to meet him.

"I've seen him around a few times since that night," my friend added. "I haven't had the courage to tell him my story yet. Maybe someday I will. Until then, I'm working hard to remember the lesson of that night; keep an open mind or you might miss something or someone really valuable in your life."

Closing our mind and our heart can cause us to lose a lot more than a chance to meet someone we revere. We can miss the true beauty and wisdom in people who at first glance look ordinary. We can miss opportunities and ideas that could change our lives. We can overlook danger signs. And sometimes, we can embarrass ourselves.

Valve: We can call it dropping our assumptions or judgments, staying aware, or keeping an open mind. Whatever words we use to describe this state, that's the value this week.
From the book - 52 Weeks of Conscious Contact by Melody Beattie
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buggirl92 - the oreo theif 67.189.81.178 | 10-04-2008 22:04:38
One day we were playing sorry, then we got out the oreos. We like to call it " the oreo wario". I was madness! me and my sisters had two on a plate, each. My dad ( the theif) took an oreo from my sis! they were fighting until the oreo was won! when it was squished my sis went up stairs to tell my mom. and then she gave my other sis a cookie. she waved it in front of his face and he grabed it! so therefore we had a cookie theif!!!
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Anonymous 41.200.203.173 | 04-02-2010 08:18:12
what is the lesson from the story of the cookie thief
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fairy-dust 90.208.4.78 | 08-17-2010 08:48:51
...well my boss doesn't understand it...
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