Space Mice

Written by Lori Haskins Houran · Illustrated by Priscilla Alpaugh

Two mice build a rocket to reach the cheese moon.

5.8/7 Bookroo expert·4.0/5 Goodreads · 102 ratings

32 pages· 116 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud· AD280L

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Bookroo's summary

Two adventurous mice, driven by hunger, spot a giant cheese-like moon in the sky. Determined to feast, they construct a rocketship and embark on a celestial journey. Will their dream of a cheesy banquet come true, or will they face unexpected challenges among the stars? This whimsical tale invites young readers to imagine the possibilities of space travel and the lengths one might go for a taste of the moon.

From the publisher

When two hungry mice spot a giant yellow ball of cheese in the night sky, they get right to work building a rocketship so they can take a big bite out of that glowing full moon. After sailing through starry skies, the mice arrive at the feast of their dreams–and soon the moon isn’t so full anymore! Simple, rhythmic text makes this a great read-aloud for future astronauts.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Words: 116
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD280L

Themes & topics

Books about cheese Books about the moon Books about mice, hamster, guinea pigs, etc.Books about mice Books about aeronautics, astronautics and space science

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“What a run read aloud! The ideas of mice love cheese + moon is made of cheese + building a rocket to the moon are brilliantly combined and executed on in this story with adorable illustrations and great rhyming text. I love all the fun details in the illustrations, particularly the use of a cheese dome on the moon!”

Marmee

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