Easter Mice!

by Bethany Roberts, Doug Cushman (Illustrator)

Overview

It's springtime! It's Eastertime! The Holiday Mice are going on an egg hunt. Distracted by the beautiful sunny day, the littlest mouse is the only one who doesn’t find any eggs . . . until he stumbles upon a very special egg that turns out to be the best one of all. A sweet treat for beginning readers!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780547563015
Publisher:	Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Publication date:	03/25/2003
Sold by:	Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	361,772
File size:	23 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	Up to 3 Years

About the Author

Bethany Roberts has written several popular books for children, including seven  Holiday Mice books, Monster Manners, Cat Parade, and Waiting-for-Christmas Stories. She lives in Hamden, Connecticut. Visit her website at www.bethanyroberts.com
 

Doug Cushman is a veteran mystery writer for children and the illustrator of more than 100 picture books. Among his many popular books are the seven HOLIDAY MICE books, written by Bethany Roberts. He lives in Northern California and Paris.

Editorial Reviews

Mother Mouse bedecked in her Easter bonnet takes her three children dressed in jackets and ties outside for an egg hunt. The two older ones begin to search right away but the youngest gets sidetracked. He thoroughly enjoys picking flowers ("Sniff! Whiff!/ Spring! Fling!"), rolling in the mud, swinging on a branch, and boating on a leaf. When Mother Mouse gathers her three boys, the youngest is upset because he is the only one with no eggs. He runs away but happens upon an egg that cracks and reveals "An Easter friend." Cushman's illustrations in springtime colors extend a spare but energetic text that is full of action words. The expressive faces of the little mice will engage the reader. There are a number of imaginative touches in the interior of the house, such as the pencil that serves as a curtain rod and the postage stamp that is a picture on the wall. A nice little holiday story with a reassuring premise for young listeners. 2003, Clarion,
— Sharon Salluzzo

Children's Literature

The Easter mice are excited about the egg hunt. They are hopping and running around to find as many eggs as possible. Each mouse runs and finds an egg. One is found behind a tulip, one behind a daffodil. Some are spotted and some are striped. While hunting for eggs, the mice are having fun playing and running in a mud puddle, swinging with a lady bug, racing a robin, and playing leapfrog. When mama mouse stops and counts all the eggs, she discovers one of the little mice has not found an egg. The little mouse leaves feeling sad and accidentally stumbles down a hill, bumping into an Easter egg. This yellow egg does not look like the other eggs. However, this egg is the best egg because of the surprise the mice get when it cracks open and they meet a new friend. Children who celebrate Easter will treasure the colorful illustrations that enhance the story. Teachers can use this delightful story in their classroom to assist students learning how to read with this level 1 reader. This book is part of the “Holiday Mice” series. Reviewer: Cathi I. White; Ages 5 to 7.

Children's Literature - Cathi I. White