Books like Mahalia Mouse Goes to College
Award winning
The Mouse Family Robinson
Nick Bruel, Dick King-Smith, 2007
80 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure of a resourceful mouse family.
Boosts children's problem-solving and creative thinking skills.
Vivid characters that mirror real family dynamics.
Supports social and emotional child development.

The Mouse Family Robinson
Nick Bruel, Dick King-Smith, 2007
The Show-Off Mouse
A. H. Benjamin, Val Biro, 1993
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages teamwork and cooperation among young readers.
Engaging storyline captivates children’s interest.
Illustrates the consequences of showing off.
Supports social and emotional development.

The Show-Off Mouse
A. H. Benjamin, Val Biro, 1993
A Mouse in My House
Sharon Wellington-Johnson, 2008
24 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure of friendship and discovery.
Enhances cognitive development through engaging narrative.
Strengthens vocabulary with simple, impactful language.
Encourages empathy and emotional understanding.

A Mouse in My House
Sharon Wellington-Johnson, 2008
Award winning
My Humongous Hamster
Lorna Freytag, 2015
32 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of responsibility and pet care.
Stimulates creativity with engaging, whimsical illustrations.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.
Encourages bonding through shared reading moments.

My Humongous Hamster
Lorna Freytag, 2015
Award winning
Mouse Was Mad
Linda Urban, Henry Cole, 2009
40 pages
Why to read
Teaches emotional regulation through engaging narrative.
Enhances empathy by exploring diverse feelings and reactions.
Encourages effective communication and self-expression.
Bright illustrations captivate and hold children’s interest.

Mouse Was Mad
Linda Urban, Henry Cole, 2009
Award winning
The Sad Rat: Early Reader
Cove Books, 2022
25 pages
Why to read
Addresses emotional awareness and resilience in children.
Simple language perfect for early readers.
Encourages empathy and understanding of feelings.
Colorful illustrations engage and captivate.

The Sad Rat: Early Reader
Cove Books, 2022
Award winning
Scaredy Squirrel
Mélanie Watt, 2009
32 pages
Why to read
Addresses fear and anxiety with humor and creativity.
Encourages adventurousness and overcoming personal challenges.
Engaging illustrations captivate young readers.
Strengthens understanding of safety and independence.

Scaredy Squirrel
Mélanie Watt, 2009
A Mouse on the Moon
Janie Spaht Gill, Karen O. L. Morgan, 1997
23 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure to the moon stimulates imagination.
Mouse protagonist fosters relatability and empathy in kids.
Encourages curiosity and scientific exploration in young readers.
Ideal for boosting literacy and interactive parent-child reading.
