Library Mouse: A World to Explore - Hardcover

Kirk, Daniel

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0810989689 ISBN 13: 9780810989689

Publisher: Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2010

Synopsis

Beloved author-illustrator Daniel Kirk returns with another charming Library Mouse adventure celebrating curiosity, friendship, and the joy of discovery.

Sam the library mouse loves learning about the world through books. Sarah, a fellow library mouse, prefers exploring it firsthand. She scurries to the highest shelves, investigates hidden corners, and eagerly seeks out new adventures, while Sam is happiest researching and writing stories.

When Sarah's adventurous spirit inspires Sam to step beyond his comfort zone, the two friends discover that books and experiences can work hand in hand. As they learn from one another, they find that courage grows when shared and that teamwork can open up a whole world of possibilities.

Library Mouse: A World to Explore is a heartwarming picture book about facing fears, embracing new experiences, and nurturing a lifelong love of reading, research, and exploration.

The Library Mouse series is perfect for classroom read-alouds, library lovers, and young writers who dream of creating their own books:

• Library Mouse
• Library Mouse: A Friend’s Tale
• Library Mouse: A World to Explore
• Library Mouse: A Museum Adventure
• Library Mouse: Home Sweet Home

About this title

About the Author

Daniel Kirk is the award-winning author and illustrator of more than forty children's books, including the bestselling Library Mouse series, following the adventures of Sam across titles like A Friend's Tale, A World to Explore, A Museum Adventure, and Home Sweet Home. Kirk is also the author of Snow Dude and Bigger, and the illustrator of popular modern classics like Kevin Lewis’s Chugga-Chugga Choo-Choo. He was inspired to write Library Mouse after spending countless blissful days with his family perusing the stacks at his local library. He lives in New Jersey with his wife, author-illustrator Julia Gorton.

Reviews

K-Gr 3–Sam the Library Mouse is back in this gentle story about facing fears and learning new things. He meets Sarah, a library mouse from across the stacks with a taste for adventure. She introduces him to the wonder of exploration while he shows her the joys of traveling through books and research. Students will relate to Sam's reluctance to try dangerous things and delight in Sarah's winsome enthusiasm for daring escapades. The gorgeous, bright gouache illustrations are meticulously detailed and expressive. The story is an excellent way to introduce research to the youngest patrons, which, according to Sam, is “how you find out about things.” This visually appealing offering fits beautifully into the library curriculum.–Nicole Waskie-Laura, Chenango Forks Elementary, Binghamton, NY α(c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Edition details

• Publisher: Abrams Books for Young Readers
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0810989689
• ISBN 13: 9780810989689
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32