Synopses & Reviews
Mouse feels lower than low. His forest friends, including Badger, Hedgehog, Rabbit, and Mole all knock themselves out trying to cheer up the little guy, to no avail. In the end, all Mouse really needs is a hug! Jed Henryand#8217;s wonderful illustrations, in watercolor pastels and colored pencils, beautifully complement the spare text. Readers will love seeing all the exuberant animal antics in trees, ponds, and even underground tunnels as they try to distract their gloomy friend. A charming antidote for the blues.
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"Henry's gentle, mixed-media illustrations bring out the humor of the situation when good intentions meet mismatched expectations. . . . Repetition and rhythm make this an easy read-aloud."
and#8212;School Library Journal
"Henry makes the nighttime forest look soft, warm, and welcoming, perfect for soothing little human children to sleep."
and#8212;The Horn Book Magazine
"A sweet addition to the bedtime-book shelf."
and#8212;Kirkus
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"Hunter's enchanting debut combines bewitching illustrations and a magical story that celebrates the beauty of autumn." Booklist, ALA, Starred Review
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"The emotional pitch is just right."
and#8212;Publishers Weekly
"The 'Cheer Up, Mouse!' refrain and winsome illustrations carry the day."
and#8212;Horn Book
"Simple and satisfying."
and#8212;Kirkus
"A solid story about friendship that is sure to cheer readers."
and#8212;School Library Journal
"Youngsters will enjoy the simple phrases and delightful illustrations . . . Perfect for fans of Dori Chaconas' One Little Mouse."
and#8212;Booklist
"This might be fun to partner with Alborough's Hug and/or Schmid's Hugs from Pearl for a squeeze-filled storytime."
and#8212;Bulletin
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"This splendid bedtime story is perfect for a restless child, and its large pictures render it equally suitable for story time or classroom use." School Library Journal, Starred
Sleepy-soft colored pencil drawings swathe a nocturnal mood around a simple, cumulative bedtime story. . . . By the last page youll find yourself whispering.”The Bulletin The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
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Can Mouse's perenially well-intentioned pals help him catch some much-needed Z's?
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Itand#8217;s time for bed, but Mouse is wide awake. If a forest full of friends who curl and cuddle, drift and snuggle, canand#8217;t lull poor Mouse to sleep, what will help Mouse say good night? This endearing story of friendship, with irresistible artwork by the New York Times best-selling illustrator Jed Henry, is the charming companion to Cheer Up, Mouse!.
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When Possum wakes up one evening and sees the full harvest moon, he decides to throw one last party before the long winter. But everyone is too busy preparing for winter and it looks as if nobody will come to Possum's party.
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In this $12.99 picture book, Mouseand#8217;s friends have a brilliantly simple idea on how to cheer him up. Jed Henryand#8217;s sweet illustrations swing readers up and down alongside Mouse, and with his verse, to arrive at the charming conclusion. Perfect for anyone and#8211; young or old and#8211; who needs a pick-me-up, this emotive picture book is sure to warm hearts.
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It's late at night, and the cheerful chatter of Moth, Frog, Cricket, and Mockingbird keeps a restless child awake. But the friendly wind and a cooperative cloud intervene to quiet all nighttime melodies and deliver a gentle "Good night."
About the Author
Anne Hunter lives on a farm in Vermont. Since attending Earlham College and graduating from the University of the Arts, she has worked full-time as an illustrator, well-known for her nature illustrations. Hunter has written and illustrated many childrens books, including Possum's Harvest Moon.