Library Mouse: A Friend's Tale

The joys of reading, writing, friendship, and creative collaboration are brought to life by celebrated writer and illustrator Daniel Kirk in this charming library adventure for young book lovers, aspiring authors, and budding illustrators.

Sam the library mouse loves to write, and the children love his little books, which he leaves on the library shelves for them to find. But no one at the library has ever met him.

When Tom can’t find a partner for a book-making assignment and finds Sam’s secret hole behind the children’s reference section, will the pair be able to work together, or will Sam’s secret identity be spoiled forever?

A heartwarming tale about collaboration and creative ambitions, this book will enchant any young aspiring author or illustrator.

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

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.