Books published by publisher Brave Mouse Books

A thrilling story of rescue and adventure featuring fuzzy young Benjamin Middlemouse and his wooly friend Bumper the elephant as the unlikely heroes, each page of this children's picture book features a cinematic photo of charming handmade mice and other creatures that inhabit a richly textured, three-dimensional world. When Benjamin's mother does not return to the antique armoire they call home, Benjamin recruits his friend Bumper, a stuffed animal who lives on the nearby bed, to help with the search. Benjamin loads Bumper's back with a treasure-trove of scrounged objects—a jumble of ropes, needles and thread, a ladder made from string and matchsticks, and a homemade slingshot with a basket of popcorn for ammunition—and they follow clues that lead into the garden, where they must storm the stone tower of Sir Pouncelot the cat and rescue Mrs. Middlemouse before she becomes his tasty dinner. Just right for a first adventure story, this magical storybook is an ideal blend of suspense, bravery, friendship, humor, loyalty, and a happy ending for all.

The phonics focus of this book helps teachers looking for materials to fit specific lesson plans, but the stories never feel "educational." "Let's play princess," said Pig. "I will give you three wishes," says Twig. But three wishes are not enough for Princess Pig. She wants four, then five, then six! Pig and Twig are friends, but Pig is being demanding. What will Twig do? Princess Pig features the “short i” sound, a bossy pig, and a friend who knows when to say “No!”

The phonics focus of this book helps teachers looking for materials to fit specific lesson plans, but the stories never feel “educational” Hen is wet. Hen’s eggs are wet. “Help!” says Hen. “I can help!” says Hen’s friend, Ben. In the third Short Vowel Adventure from BraveMouse Books, Hen and her eggs are off on a wild, wet adventure, even though Hen is not the adventuresome sort. She would prefer to sit quietly in a warm dry spot until her chicks arrive. Luckily, she has a true friend in Ben, who responds to every new challenge with kindness and creativity. This is spring story, full of hope, humor, and the promise of new beginnings. Two “Story Starters” follow the text: fun, open-ended questions that can be used as jumping off places for oral and written storytelling.

The phonics focus of this book helps teachers looking for materials to fit specific lesson plans, but the stories never feel "educational." Gram is making jam for Ann, Fran, and Stan. She hears a tap. “Who's that?” asks Gram. Find out who it is in this funny story for beginning readers. Rat Attack features the “short a” sound, some sneaky, jam-loving rats, and three brave mice who have a plan to save Gram—and the jam.

From an award-winning author and illustrator comes a phonics book that focuses on short “u”–sound words Gus and his little brother Russ are glum: their friends have sleds and they don’t. What to do? Make one, of course! Gus and Russ set out on a snowy adventure featuring a faster than expected sled, jumps, bumps, lumps, and when they need her most––Mum (and her delicious hot buttered muffins)! Cubs in the Tub incorporates many short “u” sound words in this heartwarming winter story.