Library Mouse
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$1797
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2007 · Est. 9 min read-aloud

Library Mouse

By Daniel Kirk

Book #1 in the Library Mouse series

A mouse writes books and shares them with the library community.

6.0/7 Bookroo expert·4.2/5 Goodreads · 4,428 ratings
32 pages· 1,169 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary

In a quiet library, Sam, a timid mouse with a flair for storytelling, secretly pens enchanting tales. As children discover these hidden gems, their curiosity ignites a quest to uncover the mysterious author. Will Sam's secret remain hidden, or will he step into the spotlight?

From the publisher

Sam, a shy but creative mouse who lives in a library, decides to write and illustrate his own stories which he places on the shelves with the other library books but when children find the tales, they all want to meet the author. 10,000 first printing.

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
1,169
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
NC760L
Themes & topics
Books about readingBooks about the libraryBooks about mice, hamster, guinea pigs, etc.Books about writingBooks about books and libraries
What readers & critics say

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My boys and I really liked this one. They want to make sure we have this book in our home library. After reading it together we talked about whether they would like to write a story or draw pictures for one. They were both encouraged by the idea which was very fun to see.

Mom of Boys

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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.4
F&P level
~R
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
115344
Publication
Published
September 1, 2007
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780810993464

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