House Mouse

Written & illustrated by Michael Hall

A mouse builds a home but discovers it's incomplete without friends.

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40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

A resourceful mouse finds warmth by a fire and begins building a home. As she constructs her cozy abode, she realizes something crucial is missing: companionship. Can she create a place where friendship thrives? With a fox lurking and her creativity tested, this tale explores the true meaning of home and the joy of sharing it with others. Discover how a simple mouse's journey becomes a heartwarming lesson in hospitality and empathy, wrapped in vibrant illustrations that captivate young readers.

From the publisher

When a clever and resourceful mouse looks for a safe place to settle down, she learns that home is wherever you make it. A story about friendship, hospitality, and building from the award-winning and bestselling Michael Hall, creator of Red: A Crayon’s Story and Perfect Square.On a chilly morning, a mouse finds something remarkable: a warm and welcoming fire. So, she builds a stove to mark the spot. When a fox chases the mouse but suddenly stops, she builds a floor on the patch of ground where she is protected. Soon, it seems as though the mouse has everything she needs for a house. But there’s one thing missing: friends!House Mouse is a deceptively simple story about hard work, creativity, and sharing from a master of layered, yet accessible picture books. Michael Hall’s signature bright, bold mixed-media artwork will catch the eye of the youngest readers, as will the busy mouse’s tool collection and construction work.House Mouse is playful and surprising and shares a powerful message about friendship, empathy, and hospitality. A must-have for fans of Mo Willems and Eric Carle.

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