Book details
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A New House for Mouse [Mar 01, 2006] Horacek, Petr
Description
An ingenious, colourful novelty book with peep-through holes.Mouse is little and so is her house - but her apple is huge. She needs to find a home that is big enough for the both of them. But as she visits all sorts of other creatures to see if she can share their homes, her apple shrinks and shrinks - she's been nibbling it away! Peep through the holes and join Mouse in her search for a new home.
Age
3-7
Text complexity
developing
Length
32 pages
Why to read
- Engaging Illustrations: Petr Horácek's 'A New House for Mouse' features vibrant and colorful artwork that captures the attention of young readers, making the reading experience enjoyable and stimulating for their visual senses.
- Early Learning: The book provides an excellent opportunity for children to learn about problem-solving and determination as the mouse searches for a new home that can fit an apple. It's a great way to introduce concepts of size and space in an engaging narrative context.
- Interactive Reading: With its simple and repetitive text, the book encourages interaction and participation. Children can predict what might happen next and engage with the story, which can help develop their anticipatory and narrative skills.
- Emotional Development: The story of the mouse's journey to find a new home is one that can teach children about empathy and resilience. As they follow the mouse's challenges and successes, they learn about the importance of perseverance and the joy of achieving a goal.