Mother, Mother, I Want Another
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1978 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

Mother, Mother, I Want Another

By Maria Polushkin Robbins, Jon Goodell (Illustrator)

A baby mouse's bedtime wish leads to a mix-up. What does he truly want?

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32 pages· 324 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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As Mrs. Mouse tucks her baby in, his unexpected plea for 'another' sends her on a quest, gathering Mrs. Duck, Mrs. Frog, Mrs. Pig, and Mrs. Donkey to help. But none are what he desires. Can Mrs. Mouse uncover the true meaning behind her son's request? This charming tale of miscommunication and discovery will warm your heart and tickle your funny bone.

From the publisher

A delightful comedy of errors, Mother, Mother, I Want Another has been heartwarmingly re-illustrated by acclaimed artist Jon Goodell! Just as Mrs. Mouse kisses baby mouse goodnight, he cries, “Mother, Mother, I want another!” His concerned mama rushes off to invite other mothers–Mrs. Duck, Mrs. Frog, Mrs. Pig, and Mrs. Donkey–to help put her son to bed. But baby mouse doesn’t want another mother. Will Mrs. Mouse discover what her son really wants?

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Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
324
Reading age
3–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~190L
Themes & topics
Books about bedtimeBooks about miceBooks about sleepBooks about bedtime and dreamsBooks about mice, hamster, guinea pigs, etc.
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
1.7
F&P level
~G
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
5486
Publication
Published
November 17, 1988
First published
January 1, 1978
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780517559475

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