Library Mouse: A Museum Adventure (Library Mouse, 4) - Hardcover

Kirk, Daniel

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1419701738 ISBN 13: 9781419701733

Publisher: Harry N. Abrams, 2012

Synopsis

Sam the library mouse and his friend Sarah are off on a new adventure. This time they leave the library behind and go to a museum so Sam can make sketches in his explorer’s journal. Sarah isn’t so sure that explorers have the time or the interest to write in journals. But Sam shows her that a journal can contain anything, from a ticket stub to drawings of cool things like dinosaurs and ancient Egyptian mummies. As they explore the museum, they see all kinds of art and unexpectedly make friends with another artist.
The latest book in this bestselling series is sure to entice readers to come along on the museum adventure.

About this title

About the Author:

Daniel Kirk has written and illustrated a number of bestselling books for children, including the Library Mouse series, which Booklist praised in a starred review as a “showstopper.” He lives in Glen Ridge, New Jersey. Visit him online at www.danielkirk.com.

From School Library Journal:

K-Gr 3-There is an inherent connection between libraries and museums, and Library Mouse continues his adventures in a new arena as he encourages budding artists and authors. Daniel Kirk's delightful story (Abrams, 2012) about two mice friends exploring a museum is almost wholly dependent on Kirk's wonderful illustrations for meaning. Chris Sorensen's narration is serviceable, but the production would have benefited from some introductory music or sound effects. This museum adventure makes an ideal listen/read before a unit on journaling or a visit to an art or history museum. Library Mouse, Sam, who is a writer, and his friend, Sarah, an explorer, see marvelous examples of Ancient Egyptian artifacts, knights in shining armor, and a panoply of famous paintings (art details can be accessed at http://www.abramsbooks.com/librarymouse/LibraryMouse_Guide_FINAL.pdf). Along the way, they meet a mysterious, if initially frightening, fellow artist who admires their work. Students will be inspired to bring along their own journals on museum field trips to record their sketches and write about what they see. Librarians, art teachers, and classroom teachers will find the colorful picture book a stimulating and useful tool for their lessons, so make sure it is always available along with the audio version.-Lonna Pierce, MacArthur Elementary School, Binghamton, NYα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

About this edition

• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1419701738
• ISBN 13: 9781419701733
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32