Books with title Little Big Mouse

Little Mouse, in an excess of creative enthusiasm, makes a valentine so enormous that no one wants it. Chagrined, he sets out on a journey [to find someone with whom to share his huge red heart]. This beguiling fable is both told and illustrated with disarming simplicity; Hurd's minimal lines are deftly expressive of his hero's subtle feelings, while his rich, watercolor tones make each page a delight. A splendid addition to the Valentine's Day shelf.

As Busy Little Mouse hurries outside for the day, he meets a pig, sheep, cow, cat, duck and horse. As his playmates are introduced, they each have something to say -- like oink, baa, moo, meow, quack and neigh! The rhyming text and three-dimensional artwork invite children into a world of color, movement and fun. Busy Little Mouse is sure to become a favorite read-aloud at the end of any busy day.

Have you ever wondered where your stuffed animals or blankies are when you can't find them?"Where is Little Mouse?" Little Girl calls from upstairs..."I need her, I want her, I've looked everywhere. She isn't where she's supposed to be. I want her back, I want her with me!"Come along with Little Girl as we search for her adventurous Little Mouse. Will she find her special friend? Will she think of all the right places to look? Snuggle up with your own special friend and find out. Then, the next time your can't find your Giraffe, Bear, or Blankie, you might just know where to start looking! If you enjoy Velveteen Rabbit, the Rebel Girls Bedtime Stories and the illustration style of Anita Jeram, this book is sure to find a place in your child's heart. Written in verse and featuring a little girl protagonist, this bedtime story will empower all children to solve their own problems.

"Chee-chatta-chee!" A sweet, funny tale of a small monkey's first swings toward independence — and his new appreciation of the comforts of homeEarly one morning in the big mango tree, Little Monkey wakes up and finds his whole family still asleep. Is Little Monkey brave enough and big enough to go find someone else to play with? He thinks so! And bim-ba-lah, bim-ba-lah, he swings away, hand over hand, until he finds a sloth to hang upside down with (too quiet), a parrot to sing along with (too squawky), and even a hissing boa to join in a game of Curl My Tail Around in Tricky Ways (way too tricky!). Will Little Monkey find just the right playmates, in just the right place?

When Little Brown Mouse hosts a tea party for her friends in Little Mulberry, she finds herself caught up in a mystery. Will the local detective Miss Yolka be able to crack the case? This gentle mystery will enchant children of all ages.ReviewThis writing shines with intelligence, delight and whimsy. --Raman Mundair, playwright, poet and novelistAt once traditional and eccentrically contemporary .... an enchanting fusion of Beatrix Potter and Agatha Christie. --Dr Tom Masters, epic poetA delightful, engaging and sparkling tale. A remarkable achievement for a first-time author and one that will enchant children everywhere. --Sandra Cain, authorTells a tale both endearing and eloquent, guaranteed to delight youngsters at story time. This is all the more impressive when we remember that the author created this when she was just twelve years old. --Zach Hudson, authorVivid descriptions and drawings are deftly woven together in this charming and humorous tale, told with gusto. A fine tale of mice, ducks and everyone in between .... vividly brought to us by a wonderfully articulate and imaginative new young voice.--Sharmilla Beezmohun, WasafiriFrom the PublisherThis delightful tale is the first in the series The Chronicles of Little Mulberry -- gentle mysteries for younger readers. Who knows the sorts of adventures children like best? A child, of course! India was only twelve when she wrote and illustrated this tale, which includes no violence, blood, guts, vampires or ugliness, but offers the thrill of a mystery complete with laughs and a gentle touch of irony.About the AuthorIndia Campbell-Hall was born in 1997 and lives in Fareham with her parents, five hens, a tortoise, a hamster, two fish and a lovely hive of Buckfast Bees. She knew from the age of four she was destined to become a writer.Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.Little Brown Mouse was organising her chest of drawers. She was determined to win the competition for the tidiest house in Little Mulberry. Just as she had finished sweeping the floor and polishing her little tin spoons with beeswax, she heard a soft rustling outside the window. Her eyes sparkled with excitement and her tiny feet scampered over to the curtains to take a peek, when she glimpsed a mysterious figure tiptoeing out of the morning mist.

Edgewood is many houses, all put inside each other, or across each other. It’s filled with and surrounded by mystery and enchantment: the further in you go, the bigger it gets. Smoky Barnable, who has fallen in love with Daily Alice Drinkwater, comes to Edgewood, her family home, where he finds himself drawn into a world of magical strangeness.Crowley’s work has a special alchemy - mixing the world we know with an imagined world which seems more true and real. Winner of the World Fantasy Award, Little, Big is eloquent, sensual, funny and unforgettable, a truly Fantasy Masterwork.

A BIG SECRET! In the hills of West Virginia, Walter “Little” Preston, a boy with an extraordinary gift for communicating with animals, finds a footprint. And oh what a footprint it is: massive and scary! Could the legends be true? Could the print really belong to the mythical Bigfoot? When Little and his dog Boomer are saved from a bear attack by a mysterious creature of the forest, Little gets his answer. Bigfoot is real! Little learns that an ancient Earthly magic keeps the beast he calls “Big” safely hidden. But Big’s powers are mysteriously fading, putting him in danger from humans who would hunt him down and poison the land he calls home. With Boomer at his side, Little goes on a daring quest to help his friend. Will Little save the creature who saved him and keep Bigfoot’s existence a secret?

Little Mouse has lots to do … and quite a lot of things he’d rather not do! A day in the life of a toddler is a busy one ― as all parents know ― and Little Mouse’s day is no exception. Between getting dressed, going to childcare, eating dinner, and making time for splashing in puddles, Little Mouse has a lot to do … and a lot to say ‘no’ to! This warm and humorous picture book from well-loved Finnish author/illustrator Riikka Jäntti introduces Little Mouse ― a small kid with a big personality ― who parents and childen will relate to instantly. In Little Mouse, everyday life combines with the wonder of early childhood to produce a captivating story that’s sure to become a read-aloud favourite.

"A delightfully satisfying story." Book Reviewers Online "This tale, which will appeal to all ages, carries not just one, but several important and poignant messages. Without being 'preachy, ' the book lets the reader carry away a positive and life affirming precept." The Review From the creator of Charlie Smithers comes an endearing story, reminiscent of fairy tale classics of yesteryear. Filled with enchantment and meaning, this charming tale appeals to young and old alike, portraying how even the smallest among us can change the world.