Amos & Boris

Written & illustrated by William Steig

A mouse and a whale form an unlikely friendship, each destined to save the other.

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32 pages· 1,675 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Amos, a daring mouse, sets sail on the vast ocean in his homemade boat, only to find himself in dire need of rescue. Enter Boris, a gentle whale, who saves him. Despite their differences, a deep friendship blossoms. But when Boris faces his own peril, can tiny Amos return the favor and save his enormous friend? This heartwarming tale of friendship and bravery explores how even the smallest among us can make a big difference. Dive into a world where size doesn't matter, and discover the true meaning of loyalty and courage.

From the publisher

Amos the mouse and Boris the whale: a devoted pair of friends with nothing at all in common, except good hearts and a willingness to help their fellow mammal. They meet after Amos sets out to sea in his homemade boat, the Rodent, and soon finds himself in extreme need of rescue. Enter Boris. But there will come a day, long after Boris has gone back to a life of whaling about and Amos has gone back to his life of mousing around, when the tiny mouse must find a way to rescue the great whale.

The tender yet comical story of this friendship is recorded in text and pictures that are a model of rich simplicity. Here, with apparent ease and concealed virtuosity, Caldecott medalist William Steig brings two winning heroes to life.

Amos &amp;amp; Boris is a 1971 New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Book of the Year, Notable Children’s Book of the Year, and Outstanding Book of the Year.