I am personally a fan of mice...in books that is! I am embarrassed to say that I am the screaming, up-on-the-chair lunatic when it comes to mice inside a room. I am endeared to the pink eared, brave beyond their size characters in many children's books.
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A middle grade fiction book that makes a wonderful read aloud with lots of personification examples. I have had many a child fall in love with Poppy and the author, Avi through this book and series.
Goodreads Summary:
At the very edge of Dimwood Forest stood an old charred oak where, silhouetted by the moon, a great horned owl sat waiting. The owl's name was Mr. Ocax, and he looked like death himself. With his piercing gaze, he surveyed the lands he called his own, watching for the creatures he considered his subjects. Not one of them ever dared to cross his path . . . until the terrible night when two little mice went dancing in the moonlight . . .
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Ahhh...the memories of my beat-up, chewed-upon, stained-filled copy of this delightful book. This treasure's sweet illustrations with a calm story will become a favorite of your families too.
Goodreads Summary:
A friendly wood mouse visits his many friends and neighbors. He talks to trout, ducks, a woodpecker, and even coaxes a shy newt out from his hiding place to say hello. The only animal he is not so friendly with is the owl, from whom he runs and hides. This beautifully illustrated, gentle story is now back in print for a new generation.
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If Stuart Little and the Mouse and the Motorcycle were cupcakes, they would have been inhaled and left without any crumbs. When our kids were wee small, we devoured these books. Yum, yum good!
Goodreads Summary:
Stuart Little is no ordinary mouse. Born to a family of humans, he lives in New York City with his parents, his older brother George, and Snowbell the cat. Though he's shy and thoughtful, he's also a true lover of adventure.
Stuart's greatest adventure comes when his best friend, a beautiful little bird named Margalo, disappears from her nest. Determined to track her down, Stuart ventures away from home for the very first time in his life. He finds adventure aplenty. But will he find his friend?
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Goodreads Summary:
Ralph the mouse was terrified. All he had wanted to do was ride the little motorcycle someone had left on the table. Instead, both Ralph and the motorcycle had taken a terrible fall - right into the bottom of the wastepaper basket. He was trapped, left to wait for whatever fate was in store for him.
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I have reviewed this book before and mentioned how parents pounded down the library door to request this book. Unfortunately, due to its
Goodreads Summary:
Tumtum and Nutmeg have a wonderful life but the children who live in Rose Cottage, Arthur and Lucy, are miserable. So, one day Tumtum and Nutmeg decide to cheer them up.
Happy Reading,
