Cathedral Mouse [Hardcover]

Kay Chorao (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 15, 1988 | Age Level: 3 and up

Mouse wants a real home. When he happens into a vast, wondrous cathedral, he enjoys exploring it. Then the artistry of a special friend creates the perfect place for Mouse to call home. Full-color illustrations.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

This warm, enchanting story concerns a homeless rodent who finds a dwelling in an unexpected place; "Chorao's drawings," commented PW , "are splendid--full of wonder and life. The. . .stained glass windows glow like the love Mouse finds in his new home." Ages 4-7.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 2 When chased from the meat market after his escape from the pet store, Mouse dashes across the street into the dim, lofty chambers of a cathedral. He is in search of a real home. At first he is frightened by the carved faces of the statues, hostile resident mice, and crashing hymnbooks, but slowly Mouse learns his new terrain, enjoying the jeweled light from the stained glass windows and his new friend, the stone carver. It is the stone carver who provides a special home at last and declares his friend to be a real Cathedral Mouse. Softly colored pencil sketches capture the architectural detail and the wonderful light and atmosphere of the cathedral. Mouse is a vulnerable, inquisitive character who will surely appeal to children and will be popular in story hours. Nancy Curtin, Port Washington Public Library, N.Y.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Dutton Juvenile; 1st edition (September 15, 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0525444009
• ISBN-13: 978-0525444008
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 6.6 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #684,637 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific, November 25, 2006

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Ken (North Carolina) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cathedral Mouse (Hardcover)

This is a terrific children's book that we enjoyed with our son and daughter a decade ago. Themes are friendship and finding a home. Illustrations are excellent. I was stunned to find it is out of print when I sought it for a friend who is adopting a baby girl.

5.0 out of 5 stars A little gem!, April 5, 2010

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Patricia Stringer (Philadelphia, PA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cathedral Mouse (Hardcover)

This wonderful children's book enchants with its illustrations, but captures the heart with is tale of finding friends in high, and highly unexpected, places.

Mouse escapes from a New York City pet shop in seatch of a "real home" and

finds himself in the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. Although he loves his

beautiful new surroundings he is rejected by the cathdral's resident mice.

All is not lost, though. He settles on a high pillar that somehow provides him with

bread and cheese. Eventually, he discovers where his meals are coming from, and

learns to trust a stone carver who provides him with the home he's always wanted.

A sweet, charming tale for children of all ages.

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Story, January 11, 2007

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PA Music Lover "music lover" (Havertown, PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cathedral Mouse (Hardcover)

This is a wonderful story that I enjoy reading to my children. When they get to chose a bedtime book, this one has been chosen at least 20 times. I, too, was stunned to see it was out of print.