Little Mouse's Birthday Cake - Softcover

Hurd, Thacher

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0064433536 ISBN 13: 9780064433532

Publisher: Harpercollins Childrens Books, 1994

Synopsis

Disappointed that his friends seem to have forgotten his birthday, Little Mouse goes skiing by himself

About this title

From School Library Journal:

PreSchool-Grade 1-- It seems that Little Mouse's friends have forgotten his birthday, and so he climbs Mouse Mountain and enjoys the fabulous view and a warming cup of cocoa--by himself. The ski run down is really brisk, and Little Mouse takes quite a tumble into a snowbank. Lost, he climbs a big oak tree to get a better view. But still, everything looks the same as from down below--all trees! He snuggles into a crook of the big tree, closes his eyes and soon is fast asleep. He is awakened by someone calling his name and finds his three friends waiting for him below. They all ski back to Little Mouse's house where a wonderful party, planned by his friends, awaits him. Although the crispness of a bright winter day permeates each illustration, the warmth of genuine friendship overrides any chills that Little Mouse feels on his solitary perch. Young audiences will thrill with the adventuresome mouse, and fairly feel the wind whipping by as they fly down the mountain with him. They will feel too, the warmth and kindness of friendship through the sweeping watercolor illustrations and anticipatory text. In addition to this being a sound read-aloud for a group story time, it's perfect for second graders to share with younger siblings. A true ``Please read this one'' story. --Mary Lou Budd, Milford South Elementary School, OH
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Kirkus Reviews:

A second, more predictable, book about the hero of Little Mouse's Big Valentine (1990): Little Mouse thinks that his friends have forgotten his birthday. Instead of desponding, he sets out on skis to climb Mouse Mountain, enjoying his outing (admiring the view, he ``imagined that he was sitting on top of a giant birthday cake'') until he loses his way on the homeward glide. His friends literally track him down, then ski back with him to their surprise party. A better-than-average run-through of a popular formula: the details are offbeat, while Hurd's glowing, free-style illustrations are a pleasure. (Picture book. 3-6) -- Copyright ©1991, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.

About this edition

• Publisher: Harpercollins Childrens Books
• Publication date: 1994
• ISBN 10: 0064433536
• ISBN 13: 9780064433532
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32