Valentine Mice!

by Bethany Roberts, Doug Cushman (Illustrator)

Overview

Four little mice have fun delivering valentines to their forest friends. But when they discover the littlest mouse is missing, they set off on a search that ends with a happy Valentine’s Day reunion. Full of delightful wordplay and easy-to-read fun for beginners!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780544808980
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	12/27/2016
Series:	Green Light Readers Level 1
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	5.80(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	4 - 7 Years

About the Author

Bethany Roberts has written several popular books for children, including seven  Holiday Mice books, Monster Manners, Cat Parade, and Waiting-for-Christmas Stories. She lives in Hamden, Connecticut. Visit her website at www.bethanyroberts.com 

Doug Cushman is a veteran mystery writer for children and the illustrator of more than 100 picture books. Among his many popular books are the seven HOLIDAY MICE books, written by Bethany Roberts. He lives in Northern California and Paris.

Editorial Reviews

decorated cards to woodland pals. Roberts's simple, somewhat choppy text introduces beginning readers to basic words and rhyming sounds as the four mice, bundled up against the cold, make their rounds: "One to the rabbit, two for the squirrels, three for the chipmunks. Zip! Nip!" After tossing the remaining Valentines into the air ("Shower valentines! THROW! THROW! THROW!"), three seemingly punchy mice make a sobering discovery: the fourth has disappeared. Cushman's motion-filled, festive watercolors humorously document the rescue of the missing mouse, who has become buried in snow. The artist realizes a welcome balance of the real and the whimsical, giving preschoolers the chance to identify various animal species while enjoying such lighthearted images as a moose with a Valentine tucked into its antlers. A spirited if slight holiday caper. Ages 3-6. (Jan.)

Publishers Weekly - Publisher's Weekly

PreS-Gr 1Four 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

School Library Journal

"A welcome balance of the real and the whimsical." —Publishers Weekly "The bright watercolor cartoons add to the sense of fun. The pleased expressions of the creatures receiving the cards are charming. A fun offering." —School Library Journal "Simple rhythmic text and action-packed line and watercolor illustrations will draw young readers in." —Kirkus Reviews —

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