At bedtime, a mouse announces to his mother that he is going on a journey, and with the help of his imagination, taking a bath, brushing his teeth, and putting on pajamas are transformed into a treasure dive, a mountain climb, and a round-the-world flight.
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"A little rebel boasts of his adventurous plans, while his mother calmly proceeds with nighttime rituals. Fantasy and daily life combine enticingly," said PW. Ages 3-7. (Sept.)
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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PreSchool-Grade 2. This delightful story captures the easy banter between a little mouse and his mother. When informed that it is bedtime, the little creature avoids the subject by insisting that he is going on an adventure. While his mother guides him through the nighttime rituals, little mouse's imagination takes charge. Along the way, he informs her of his intentions to dive for pirate treasure, climb a mountain, ride a bucking bronco, and more. '"I am going to the moon.' 'Take your toothbrush,' said his mother." This back and forth goes on until the inevitable resolution with little mouse tucked in bed fast asleep. Each page begins with the catch phrase from the title, creating a lulling repetition that is sure to make young eyes heavy. Begin's illustrations successfully blend little mouse's fantasies with reality. When he imagines he's flying an airplane, his patchwork quilt becomes the landscape below. This thoughtful and well-illustrated book will be welcome in any bedtime collection.?Christy Norris, Valley Cottage Library, NY
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Entertaining, Beautifully illustrated, Wonderful word-play!,
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My son and I saw this book when it was first released in Hardback edition, but we were unable to afford it...Finally it's in Paperback! This book is such a wonder to read, my son age 6, in fact demands that "he" read it to me..We spend alot of time discussing the playful word use. Its fastly becoming a favorite bedtime book in our house.
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A beautiful bedtime story!,
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What a lovely, enchanting book! I plan to buy it for Christmas presents for my neices and nephews. Absolutely stunning illustrations...I will be looking for more books illustrated by Maryjane Begin! A must have for toddlers!
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This is my 18-month-old son's favorite book. He goes and gets it every night and makes me read it over and over. He really likes that the bear and duck appear on multiple pages; he screams, "Duck!" every time I turn the page. This book has really taught my baby boy to love books. I am buying multiple copies--just in case.
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A mouse told his mother, "I am going on a trip." Read the first page New!
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Front Cover | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
A mouse told his mother, "I am going on a trip." Read the first page New!
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Front Cover | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Going Public: Priorities & Practice at the Manhattan New School by Shelley Harwayne on page 179
- A Leader's Guide to What Young Children Need to Succeed: Working Together to Build Assets from Birth to Age 11 by Jolene L. Roehlkepartain on page 134
- Santa's Book of Names by David McPhail in Back Matter
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