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The Mouse and His Child

by Russell Hoban and David Small

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From the author of the "Frances and the Badger" series comes this story, first printed in 1967. It is considered to be one of the great works of children's literature in the 20th century and is available again in an updated format with new illustrations.

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"Since its publication in 1967, book lovers have lauded Russell Hoban's The Mouse and His Child. Now 2001 Caldecott Medalist David Small's haunting charcoal-and-ink illustrations energize and elevate this moving tale of two toy mice that come to life." Publishers Weekly

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"Gr. 4-up. First published in 1967 with illustrations by Lillian Hoban, this unusual book has had a small but devoted following, including many adults, who respond to its philosophical underpinnings and understated style.... [David Small's] dynamic yet sensitive black-and-white artwork will appeal to adults and children alike. The illustrations' economy of line, grace of expression, and underlying wit reflect the spirit and subtlety of the text." Carolyn Phelan, Booklist

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"Whimsy and Swiftian satire abound in this high-spirited adventure novel. Ages 8 up." Christopher Moning, Children's Literature
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retired teacher, June 28, 2008 (view all comments by retired teacher)
Russell Hoban has written bland books, and very-far-out ones like The Dancing Tigers. The Mouse and His Child is a chapter book in between: an engaging adventure with everyone-like heros and a bad-guy Rat, and good read-aloud quality, as well as lots of adult double-layered meaning and allusion of a philosophical sort. My daughter and I loved it as a read-aloud chapter book when she was in grade school; I re-read it myself every few years and still enjoy it. It even has a fairly happy ending.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780439098267
Author:
Russell Hoban and David Small
Publisher:
Arthur A. Levine Books
Illustrator:
Small, David
Author:
, David Small
Author:
Hoban, Russell
Author:
Small, David
Location:
New York
Subject:
General
Subject:
Animals
Subject:
Family
Subject:
Children's 9-12 - Fiction - General
Subject:
Mice
Subject:
Toys
Subject:
Dollhouses
Subject:
Children s-General
Edition Description:
Trade Cloth
Series Volume:
92-24
Publication Date:
20010931
Binding:
HARDCOVER
Grade Level:
from P up to 3
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
256
Dimensions:
9.25 x 7 in
Age Level:
03-UP
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Product details 256 pages Arthur A. Levine Books - English 9780439098267 Reviews:
"Review" by , "Since its publication in 1967, book lovers have lauded Russell Hoban's The Mouse and His Child. Now 2001 Caldecott Medalist David Small's haunting charcoal-and-ink illustrations energize and elevate this moving tale of two toy mice that come to life."
"Review" by , "Gr. 4-up. First published in 1967 with illustrations by Lillian Hoban, this unusual book has had a small but devoted following, including many adults, who respond to its philosophical underpinnings and understated style.... [David Small's] dynamic yet sensitive black-and-white artwork will appeal to adults and children alike. The illustrations' economy of line, grace of expression, and underlying wit reflect the spirit and subtlety of the text."
"Review" by , "Whimsy and Swiftian satire abound in this high-spirited adventure novel. Ages 8 up."
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