Such a Little Mouse

Reviewed by: Terri Bauld - Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library, Kennebunkport, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: September 15, 2015

Review

A little mouse leaves his hole and sets out to explore the wide world. An exploration of the seasons, the mouse observes many changes in this world throughout the year. A mixture of realism and fantasy, this sweet little story will keep readers engaged. Endearing illustrations include little details such as the three twitchy whiskers on the mouse to the inset panel of the little mouse with a block of snow on his head. While the landscapes in the book are realistically depicted throughout the seasons, the mouse's little home in the ground is pure fantasy -- including an oven mitt bed, tea light lamp and building block table.

A gentle read that will keep young readers interested in following the industrious little mouse on his year long adventure.

Overall Book Score: very good