Mildred and Sam
Sale price
$474
Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2002 · Est. 8 min read-aloud

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?

3.8 Goodreads · 48 ratings
48 pages· 922 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud· ~420L
$4.99Save 5%

In stock. Also at Amazon or Bookshop.

Bookroo's summary

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.

At a glance
Format
Pages
48
Words
922
Reading age
3–5
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
~420L
Themes & topics
Books about babiesBooks about miceBooks about new babiesBooks about transportationBooks about family
The author & illustrator

More from Sharleen Collicott

Explore Sharleen's bookshelf
The Chicken Sisters
Sale price
$1799

The Chicken Sisters

Ages 4–8 · 1997

Mildred and Sam and Their Babies

Ages 4–8 · 2005

Toestomper and the Caterpillars

Ages 4–7 · 1999
The series

The I Can Read series

See the whole series
Series
Sale price
$495

No Fighting, No Biting!

Ages 4–8 · 1958

Grizzwold

Ages 4–8 · 1958

Julius

Ages 4–8 · 1959

Who Will Be My Friends?

Ages 4–8 · 1960
Your next read

Books that feel like this one

See all similar books

It's Not Easy Being a Bunny

Ages 4–7 · 1983

Little Witch's Big Night

Ages 5–8 · 1984
#1 in Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$599

Do You Like My Bike?

Ages 4–6 · 2019
The Best Chef in Second Grade
Sale price
$599

The Best Chef in Second Grade

Ages 5–7 · 2011

Mr. Putter & Tabby Pour the Tea

Ages 6–8 · 1994

Flap Your Wings

Ages 4–7 · 1969
Sale price
$499

Norma Jean, Jumping Bean

Ages 5–8 · 1987

Have You Seen My Dinosaur?

Ages 4–7 · 2010
The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.9
F&P level
~L
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
66569
Publication
Published
February 17, 2004
First published
December 24, 2002
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780060002008

Surprise a reader with their next favorite book.

Spotted a mistake or something missing? Improve this page.

Are you the author or illustrator? Claim your book.

Top contributors: Literary Leslie

Bookroo

Book Clubs

Follow Bookroo