The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear

Written by Audrey Wood · Illustrated by Don Wood

Can Little Mouse outsmart the bear to save his strawberry?

7.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 40,529 ratings

32 pages· 147 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Little Mouse has a problem: a big, hungry bear wants his freshly picked strawberry. Determined to protect his prize, Mouse must devise a clever plan. Will he succeed, or will the bear outwit him? With humor and charm, this tale unfolds with unexpected twists, inviting readers to join in the fun and discover the surprising solution. Can Little Mouse keep his beloved strawberry safe, or will he have to share it in an unexpected way?

"Now, that's one red, ripe strawberry the big, hungry Bear will never get!"

— from the book

From the publisher

First published in 1984, a picture book in which the Little Mouse will do all he can to save his strawberry from the Big, Hungry Bear, even if it means sharing it with the reader. The Little Mouse and the Big Hungry Bear are known and loved by millions of children around the world. Little Mouse loves strawberries, but so does the bear…How will Little Mouse stop the bear from eating his freshly picked, red, ripe strawberry.

At a glance

Format
Pages: 32
Words: 147
Reading age: 2–6
Audience: Board
Lexile: 510L

Themes & topics

Books about fruit Books about bears Books about mice Books about problem solving Books about strawberries

What readers & critics say

Reviews

7.0

out of 7

7.0

“One of my absolute favorite children's books growing up, and it continues to be a favorite! As a fellow strawberry lover, I love the suspense the story builds with mouse thinking the big, hungry bear is going to come after his perfectly ripe and juicy strawberry. Simple, classic tale!”

B is for Bookworm

Trusted reviewer

7.0

“I have long loved this book and read it literally hundreds of times. The likable Little Mouse, loaded with personality, expends great effort and imagination to protect the strawberry from the thieving bear. Use of varying font sizes cues the reader and adds to the drama and suspense as do the delightful illustrations. There is one illustration in particular, where the mouse is desperately tugging on the stem of the strawberry, in which the manner of illustrating--visual vibrations-- communicate perfectly the mouse's actions. With plenty of suspense and humor along the way, this story has a satisfying ending, although it does leave one wondering just who has been speaking to the mouse.”

Grammy

Trusted reviewer

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