Synopses & Reviews
Little mama mouse dreams of a hot bath and a long nap. Her babies have grown up and moved away from their snug shoe-home. Mama imagines settling into a quiet life, until Tortoise, Hare, and other storybook strangers turn up in search of a home. Soon Mama has a busy life--and lots of new friends--in glorious Shoe Town. Janet Stevens and Susan Stevens Crummeland#8217;s toe-tapping rhymed text in tandem with Janet Stevensand#8217;s
soleful illustrations gives the notion of one mamaand#8217;s and#8220;empty nestand#8221; a hilarious kick.
About the Author
SUSAN STEVENS CRUMMEL has collaborated with Janet Stevens, her sister, on several picture books, including the The Littleandnbsp;Red Pen; Help Me, Mr. Mutt!,andnbsp;Texas Bluebonnet winner Cook-a-Doodle-Doo!; and the Texas Bluebonnet nominee And The Dish Ran Away with the Spoon. A former teacher, she now writes childrenand#39;s books and makes author appearances at schools full-time. She lives in Fort Worth, Texas.