Valentine Mice! [Hardcover]

Bethany Roberts (Author), Doug Cushman (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up

"Skip! Hop! Zip! Nip!" The sprightly characters from "Halloween Mice!" frolic across a wintry landscape to deliver valentines to all their woodland friends. Lively rhymed text filled with sounds that are fun to say aloud, and a simple mystery -- what happened to the littlest mouse? -- that is happily solved, make this a perfect book to share with a very young audience.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 1?Four bustling mice deliver Valentine's Day cards to animals living in a snowy forest. The rhyming text is cheerful and moves along quickly: "More to deliver. Cross the pond./Slide. Glide. Slip! Flip!" The smallest mouse is temporarily buried in snow, causing the only moment of anxiety in the story. Will the others find him? Can they pull him out? Not to worry. This holiday devoted to love would not be complete without a group hug to make the cold little creature feel better. The bright watercolor cartoons add to the sense of fun. The pleased expressions of the creatures receiving the cards are charming. A curious note: the mice are dressed in winter clothes complete with hats and mittens, but the other animals have only their natural fur. A fun offering, though not a must-have.?Lucinda Snyder Whitehurst, St. Christopher's School, Richmond, VA
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From Kirkus Reviews

The stars of Halloween Mice! are back, but this time they're celebrating a different holiday. Four lively mice scamper through a snowy landscape, delivering valentines to all the woodland creatures, rabbits, squirrels, chipmunks, badgers, beavers, and more. In their exuberance, the three older mice don't notice right off (although observant readers will) that they've left their young companion behind. They track him down and rejoice in a Valentine's reunion. Simple rhythmic text and action-packed line and watercolor illustrations will draw young readers in; Cushman includes welcome details--such as a tag-along chickadee- -that enhance the story, and mixes full-bleed and framed illustrations to emphasize high points in the text. (Picture book. 3-6) -- Copyright ©1997, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Clarion Books (January 2, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0395775183
• ISBN-13: 978-0395775189
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 8.6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,558,536 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Gift, July 11, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Valentine Mice! (Hardcover)

This is an easy, easy-to-read book about mice delivering valentines. Only one sentence on each page makes it a pleasant reading experience for the child. It's a great Valentine's gift for children.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Valentine Mice, March 7, 2009

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Jonna K. Brenner "Grandma/Grammy" (Evansville, IN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Valentine Mice! (Paperback)

Valentine Mice was just as cute as can be. Purchase for my 3 year old grand daughter. These books aren't just for kids to read; grandma's like to read them too. It is so lighthearted.

Amazon has the best price on books. I have compared to local bookstores.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Makes a great Teacher Gift, March 2, 2008

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Kerry Caparco "Liberal Librarian" (rhode island) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Valentine Mice! (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (School & Library Binding)

Don't know what to get the classroom for Valentine's Day? Pre Schools and School Districts across the country are frowning on sweet treats and embracing "healthy" snacks. This books is a healthy dose of cute. Sure to make any teacher or kid smile. Recommended for story time and beginning readers.