Busy Little Mouse (Hardcover)

by Eugenie Fernandes (Author), Kim Fernandes (Illustrator)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal
reSchool-An energetic mouse romps through his day in a lively introduction to the animals of the farm, told in a chain format. The little creature meets the barnyard denizens, hears the noises they make, and continues on his way. At the end of the story, worn out with the excitement of his day, the mouse cuddles up with some of his toy animals. The repetitive verses make it easy for children to anticipate the next animal and sound. However, they are forced into a tight rhyme scheme, and sometimes become stilted in that effort. The Fimo-clay-sculpted illustrations are full of action, and the detail in the characters and landscape invite close inspection. Each picture is packed with texture and life, from the largest calf to the smallest bug. Fernandes has created an entire world in this farm, and children will enjoy exploring it. In spite of some awkward text, this book encourages interaction and is a good choice for toddler storytimes and lap sharing.
Susan Marie Pitard, formerly at Weezie Library for Children, Nantucket Atheneum, MA
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From Booklist
Ages 2-5. Sculpted from vibrantly colored, extremely pliable modeling material, Kim Fernandes' imaginative farmyard scenes ebulliently depict a mouse, a dog, a pig, a sheep, and other animals playing together. Spiderwebs in the barn, crops sprouting in the field, are examples of the highly defined details that fill the joyful three-dimensional art. Eugenie Fernandes, the illustrator's mother, provides the text of simply structured rhymes, which, with each turn of the page, induct a new animal into the action and invite youngsters to respond aloud: "The happy little cat / goes scampering away, / racing with a noisy duck. / What does the little duck say? / Quack! Quack!" From calling out each animal's distinctive sound to discovering the crawling ladybug, mouse's straw hat, and the diminutive toys the young rodent takes to bed, children will find much to like in this pleasing picture book. Ellen Mandel
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Product Details

• Reading level: Baby-Preschool
  
• Hardcover: 24 pages
• Publisher: Kids Can Press (March 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1550747762
• ISBN-13: 978-1550747768
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,363,430 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars My son's favorite book, August 1, 2007

By	R. Billings "R" (Gambrills, MD) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Busy Little Mouse (Board book)

My 2 year old son LOVES this book. We borrowed it from the library months ago and we just have to buy it now. We read it before he naps and goes to bed at night..and he even sleeps with it. He demands his "Mouse Book!!!!" When he gets tired of the characters, we talk about the tractor and the barn. Now, if I could only get it in a soft back so he can sleep with it more comfortably. :-)

5.0 out of 5 stars night time favorite, May 2, 2007

By	Salli Pritts "Maggie's mommy" (Decatur, IL United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Busy Little Mouse (Little Mice) (Paperback)

My daughter loves this book. The illustrations are wonderfully detailed. It is very colorful and has terrific depth and texture. Great for helping to learn animals and their sounds. The story is rhythmic and allows for interaction with your child. One of our favorite activities is finding the small ladybug hiding on each page. This technique is great for young children to appreciate and learn about the importance of illustrations in picture books.