The Maid and the Mouse and the Odd-Shaped House
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1981

The Maid and the Mouse and the Odd-Shaped House

Written by Paul O. Zelinsky

A house transforms into a cat as its residents make changes.

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32 pages· ~520L
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Bookroo's summary

In a peculiar house, a maid and a mouse embark on a whimsical journey of transformation. As they make changes, the house begins to resemble a cat. What secrets does this feline abode hold, and how will its quirky inhabitants adapt to their ever-changing home? Discover the magic and mystery that unfolds within these walls.

From the publisher

An oddly-shaped house takes on the appearance of a cat as the maid and mouse who live there make various changes in it.

Awards

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (1981)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~520L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.4
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
June 1, 1981
First published
January 1, 1981
Publisher
Dodd, Mead
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780396079385

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