Mother Mouse cradles her newborn, listening as Sadie Snail, Kiki Cat, and Merle Squirrel propose names, each hoping to leave their mark. Will the perfect name emerge from this playful contest?
“A name is a sound that follows you around. I’m listening for one,” says Mother Mouse. Holding her new baby close, she fields suggestions from Sadie Snail, Kiki Cat, Merle Squirrel, and a host of other animals (many of whom would like to see the new baby named after themselves!). One by one, the animals suggest names for baby that would personally honor themselves. Lyrical text filled with wordplay will charm soon-to-be parents and soon-to-be older siblings alike.
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