Monday, February 22, 2010

Where Are You Going, Little Mouse? by: Robert Kraus and illustrated by: Jose Aruego and Ariane Dewey














Ages: 3-6

Little Mouse runs away from home because he doesn’t think his family loves him. He wants to find a new father, mother, brother, and sister. He looks for a new family by sailing across water, traveling through a jungle, traveling through a desert, and flying over the land. Will he find a new family, or return home to his family? Find out in Where Are You Going, Little Mouse?.

Where Are You Going, Little Mouse is a cute book. The text is very simple, with only a few words on each page. With many of the pages containing questions, children will be eager to turn the page to see the answer. It is also a great way to have children make predictions. The book is sure to keep the attention of children. The illustrations complement the text well. The illustrations start on the title page, showing sad Little Mouse. On the dedication page, it shows sad Little Mouse starting his journey carrying his belongings. This is where the story starts on the first page. It is a creative way to start telling the story without words. The illustrations are bright and colorful, showing quite a bit of detail. The emotions of the mice are depicted by their facial expressions. Many children will be able to relate to the common childhood feelings of occasional rejection, excitement for adventure, and reassurance of family love. Where Are You Going, Little Mouse is a great book for young children.

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