House Mouse, Senate Mouse
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1996 · Est. 6 min read-aloud

House Mouse, Senate Mouse

By Peter W. Barnes, Cheryl Shaw Barnes (Illustrator)

Can mice pass a law for a national cheese? Discover the legislative process.

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40 pages· 718 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
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In a whimsical world of mice, the Squeaker of the House and Senate Mouse-jority leader face a cheesy challenge: passing a law for a national cheese. As they navigate the legislative maze, young readers learn about bills, committees, and the art of compromise. Will the mice succeed in their quest? This delightful tale offers a fun glimpse into the workings of government, inspiring future Congressmice to dream big. Perfect for curious minds eager to explore the Capitol's secrets and the values of teamwork and determination.

From the publisher

Congress is in session and the Squeaker of the House and the Senate Mouse-jority leader have a big job to do: they have to pass a law designating a national cheese for the United Mice of America. In House Mouse, Senate Mouse, bestselling and award-winning duo Peter and Cheryl Barnes give kids an entertaining and educational look at the legislative process while teaching them the values of hard work and compromise. From drawing up a bill and committee discussions to voting and signing a bill, House Mouse, Senate Mouse teaches children about the Senate, House of Representatives, and the Capitol building. House Mouse, Senate Mouse also features “The Tail End: Resources for Parents and Teachers” at the end of the book to help moms, dads, and educators teach their little mice even more about our legislative branch. Fun and informative, House Mouse, Senate Mouse is a great book for any child who might one day aspire to be a Congressmouse and work in our nation’s capital.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
718
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
~720L
Themes & topics
Books about school projectsBooks about civicsBooks about miceBooks about compromiseBooks about government
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.59
F&P level
~Q
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
34843
Publication
Published
September 10, 2012
First published
July 1, 1996
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781596987906

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