ONE GRAY MOUSE

by Ovi Nedelcu

Overview

From the critically acclaimed Author Ovi Nedelcu, comes his new book about a curious mouse looking for a better life.

ONE GRAY MOUSE is a book about HOPE, and the willingness to believe that life can change for the better, even for the smallest of creatures. All it takes is a little bit of courage, a little bit of hope and a peculiar yellow mouse to guide you there.

The story follows the journey of one gray mouse and his companions through a deep, dark, twisty cave to a legendary land where fresh food is plentiful, abundance of light, nothing to fear and hope for a better life.

Join the Mice on their epic and perilous journey through the deep, dark, twisty cave in Hope to find a better life.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780999818114
Publisher:	On Press
Publication date:	04/24/2018
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	38
File size:	10 MB
Age Range:	3 - 8 Years

Editorial Reviews

"A fine message of hope with a charming cast of rodents." -KIRKUS REVIEW

"A beautifully illustrated tale of bravery and perseverance.”-PETE DOCTER / Chief Creative Officer of PIXAR / Director “Monsters Inc, Up, Inside Out”

“Through Ovi Nedelcu’s charming illustrations and characters, “One Gray Mouse” takes us on a wonderful journey of encouragement to look beyond our present struggles and seek a better life even if it means facing our greatest fears.” -GLEN KEANE / Director, Animator

"Ovi Nedelcu's ONE GRAY MOUSE is not only gorgeous and endearing but it shines with the quiet power of courage and hope. In these complicated times, may this charming book enlighten us all." - JORGE R. GUTIERREZ / Director “The Book of Life”

Woah! Ovi Nedelcu takes readers from a place where all feels lost into a hope that all can be restored if you can only find the strength within yourself to persevere. ONE GRAY MOUSE combines the mystery of the unknown in Ed Young's Seven Blind Mice with the expectant hope of Leo Lionni's Matthew's Dream, while at the same time providing space for characters to doubt, to face fears, and to persevere. And the art is awesome! –MATTHEW WINNER / School Librarian and host of "The Children’s Book Podcast"

“ONE GRAY MOUSE is a beautifully illustrated book with a simple concept, but with a subtle, well- told lesson that you don't see often in children's books: Hope. Probably the least taught concept we parents pass along to our kids but without a doubt THE most important.“ -TOM BANCROFT / Former Disney Animator, Author, Character Designer

"One Gray Mouse is an inspiring tale which appeals to our better natures--to believe and work for a better world. Ovi's lush illustrations are inviting and expressive." -ANTHONY HOLDEN / Creator of “Precious Rascals”

From the Publisher

2018-03-06
A mouse goes on a quest for a better life in this original fairy tale from author/illustrator Nedelcu (Just Like Daddy, 2015).Four mice of various colors live together in a cave. Green Mouse wishes for better food than rotten fruit, Red Mouse is angry they live in the dark, Blue Mouse is afraid of everything, and Gray Mouse is full of doubt, wondering if this is all there is. When a Yellow Mouse appears with the promise of a quest for a better future, the mice join in even though Gray Mouse doubts that Yellow Mouse's promises will come true. Their journey reveals that they're actually on the back of a dragon; Yellow Mouse promises that if the mice can control their hunger, anger, and fear and hold onto hope for something better, they'll triumph. It's predictable that the mice fall prey to their failings, and Yellow Mouse continues without them; when they set off again, it's Gray Mouse who perseveres. There's a gloriously colorful happy ending, even for the three mice left behind, involving a rainbow of rodents living in harmony. Nedelcu's characters' illustrations are strong, with signifying features beyond their bright-colored fur, and they keep the dark, twisty setting from becoming overwhelming.A fine message of hope with a charming cast of rodents.

Kirkus Reviews