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The Town Mouse And The Country Mouse (2012)

by Helen Ward(Favorite Author)
4.12 of 5 Votes: 5
ISBN
0763660981 (ISBN13: 9780763660987)
languge
English
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Templar
review 1: It's been a while since I read this book, but I do remember it having a great theme. The book is about a country mouse going to visit a town mouse and realizing that the town is not the life for the country mouse. Although the two mice are very different in where they live and what they like to do, that doesn't mean one is better than the other. They are just different. This is a great message for children and I would definitely include it in my children's literature collection. It is a very old story.
review 2: Another new book to our collection, this retelling of the classic Aesop's fable has gorgeous pictures. Country Mouse becomes envious of the life Town Mouse describes - one of hustle and bustle and action. He decides to go visit Town Mouse to see wh
... moreat it's all about. While he's there, he experiences some of the fun of the city but also comes to appreciate aspects of his home that he truly misses. We have good discussion afterwards about taking risks and being happy with our choices. less
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Zizy
Breathtaking with beautiful language but clear and simple enough for storytime.
hunter
Love the illustrations. A wonderful retelling of this story.
necroline
Simply wonderful illustrations!
Olivia3103
ALA ALSC Notable 2013
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