Synopses & Reviews
A group of silly mice live happily in a cozy closet, until one day they spot a menacing orange glow through their keyhole. It must be . . . fire! What will they do? "Water! Water!" says Mrs. Votter. "Break down the door!" says Mrs. Orr. But is all the fuss really necessary?
Bill Martin Jr's classic text gets a fresh update from Vladimir Radunsky. With the wry wit that fans have come to expect, Radunsky creates a wacky world of bumbling rodents behind the closet door. And for more fun, a keyhole cutout reveals a delightful surprise ending.
Review
Punchy poetics [and] lightning pace.and#8212;The New York Times Book Review
Slapstick humor and fast-paced action....A five-alarm de-light.and#8212;Publishers Weekly
Youngsters will be captivated by the colorful scenes and forceful language.and#8212;Kirkus Reviews
Synopsis
Smoke is rising in the city, but help is on the way. Join the rescue brigade on a wild adventure at the scene of a most un-expected fire! A lively rhyming text, hilarious illustrations, and an outrageous cast of funny females will keep children laughing all the way to the surprise ending. and#8220;From beginning to end, Egielskiand#8217;s rumble-tumble stage business and inventive subplots combine with Martinand#8217;s comic puns and rhythmic verve to make this picture book a five-alarm delight.and#8221;--
Publishers WeeklySynopsis
Where there's smoke, there's fire--at least that's what they say. . . .
Synopsis
A fierce glow through the keyhole of their closet door sends a colony of mice into a complete tizzy.
About the Author
BILL MARTIN JR (1916-2004) is known worldwide for his classic picture books, including
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? and
Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear?, both illustrated by Eric Carle, and
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, illustrated by Lois Ehlert.
VLADIMIR RADUNSKY has illustrated many books for children, including his own I Love You Dude and The Mighty Asparagus, a New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Book of the Year and a Child Magazine Best Book of the Year. He lives in Italy.