Mildred and Sam
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2002

Mildred and Sam

Written and illustrated by Sharleen Collicott

Part of the I Can Read series

Mildred dreams of a bigger home. Will her wish come true?

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48 pages
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Mildred and Sam, two mice, live in a snug burrow beneath daffodils. While Sam is content, Mildred yearns for a larger home, imagining the adventures it could bring. Despite Sam's efforts to make their burrow cozy, Mildred's dreams persist. As she envisions a grander life, an unexpected surprise arrives at their door, challenging her desires and revealing what truly matters. Will Mildred find fulfillment in her dreams, or discover something even more precious?

From the publisher

Mildred and Sam live in a tiny burrow underneath the daffodil roots. Sam is happy. Mildred is fidgety. No matter how hard Sam tries to fix up their house, Mildred insists that it is too small, especially if they ever have visitors.So Mildred dreams about the exciting adventures a new house could bring, but discovers the greatest surprise is about to arrive at her very own door.

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Format
Pages
48
Reading age
3–5
Audience
Early Reader
Themes & topics
Books about babiesBooks about miceBooks about new babiesBooks about transportationBooks about family
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Book details

Publication
Published
February 17, 2004
First published
December 24, 2002
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780060002008

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