Library Mouse: A World to Explore - Hardcover

Kirk, Daniel

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0810989689 ISBN 13: 9780810989689

Publisher: Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2010

Synopsis

Two friends learn about each other—and themselves—in author/illustrator Daniel Kirk’s picture book adventure Library Mouse: A World to Explore.
 
One night in the library, Sam meets fellow mouse Sarah. Sam learns that Sarah is quite the explorer. She loves to scurry to the tops of shelves and explore the darkest corners of the building. Sam never climbs far up—he’s too afraid! He prefers to research subjects—such as exploration—and write about them. Sarah doesn’t know much about writing or research, but could reading and research help her learn more about the places she wishes to visit?
 
Together this duo shows that, with teamwork, anything is possible.
 
Library Mouse series:
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 has written and illustrated a number of popular and bestselling books for children, including Library Mouse, which Booklist praised as a “show-stopper.” He is also the author and illustrator of Library Mouse: A Friend’s Tale and the novels ElfRealm: The Low Road and Elf Realm: The High Road. He lives in Glen Ridge, New Jersey, with his family.

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