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Brave as a Mouse

Author Nicolò Carozzi
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$19.99 US
| $26.99 CAN
RH Childrens Books | Random House Studio
On sale May 25, 2021 | 40 Pages | 9780593181836
Age 3-7 years | Preschool - 2
Reading Level: Lexile AD180L | Fountas & Pinnell M
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The friendship of a goldfish and a mouse is in jeopardy when three not-so-friendly felines want to play too. This gorgeously illustrated picture book reminds us of the importance of bravery and friendship.

A goldfish and a mouse become fast friends as they play in and around the goldfish's bowl.

But when three cats crash the party and terrify the poor goldfish, the brave little mouse gets an idea. She leads the three black cats on a wild and epic chase up and down and over and around until they find themselves surrounded by absolutely irresistible food in the pantry. The cats gorge themselves so much that they fall into a deep sleep, but the mouse knows they won't sleep forever. So the brave little mouse gets another idea to keep the goldfish out of harm's way for good!

This is a heartwarming story with a simple text and gorgeous illustrations about the lengths one brave mouse will go to in order to save her friend.
  • SELECTION | 2022
    Bank Street College Best Children's Book of the Year
"Depicted in a palette of grays and earth tones, with blue accents, the characters are lifelike in both appearance and action. Carozzi's most effective technique, however, is his ability to pause the action at climactic points, forcing readers to wait (sometimes beyond a single page turn) before being reassured that all is well.” —Booklist; Starred Review

“An entertaining game of cat and mouse. And one lucky fish.” —The Horn Book
Nicolò Carozzi is a Veronese architect, teacher, and illustrator. He was awarded first prize for the EurHope illustration competition in 2013, and has been a shortlisted illustrator for three Folio Society competitions. He made his illustration debut with the Italian picture book The Magic Lamp of Aladdin by Davide Calì. See more of his work at nicolocarozzi.com. View titles by Nicolò Carozzi

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Classroom activities supplement discussion and traditional lessons with group projects and creative tasks. Can be used in pre-existing units and lessons, or as stand-alone.

(Please note: the guide displayed here is the most recently uploaded version; while unlikely, any page citation discrepancies between the guide and book is likely due to pagination differences between a book’s different formats.)

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The friendship of a goldfish and a mouse is in jeopardy when three not-so-friendly felines want to play too. This gorgeously illustrated picture book reminds us of the importance of bravery and friendship.

A goldfish and a mouse become fast friends as they play in and around the goldfish's bowl.

But when three cats crash the party and terrify the poor goldfish, the brave little mouse gets an idea. She leads the three black cats on a wild and epic chase up and down and over and around until they find themselves surrounded by absolutely irresistible food in the pantry. The cats gorge themselves so much that they fall into a deep sleep, but the mouse knows they won't sleep forever. So the brave little mouse gets another idea to keep the goldfish out of harm's way for good!

This is a heartwarming story with a simple text and gorgeous illustrations about the lengths one brave mouse will go to in order to save her friend.

Awards

  • SELECTION | 2022
    Bank Street College Best Children's Book of the Year

Reviews

"Depicted in a palette of grays and earth tones, with blue accents, the characters are lifelike in both appearance and action. Carozzi's most effective technique, however, is his ability to pause the action at climactic points, forcing readers to wait (sometimes beyond a single page turn) before being reassured that all is well.” —Booklist; Starred Review

“An entertaining game of cat and mouse. And one lucky fish.” —The Horn Book

Author

Nicolò Carozzi is a Veronese architect, teacher, and illustrator. He was awarded first prize for the EurHope illustration competition in 2013, and has been a shortlisted illustrator for three Folio Society competitions. He made his illustration debut with the Italian picture book The Magic Lamp of Aladdin by Davide Calì. See more of his work at nicolocarozzi.com. View titles by Nicolò Carozzi

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Classroom Activities for Brave as a Mouse

Classroom activities supplement discussion and traditional lessons with group projects and creative tasks. Can be used in pre-existing units and lessons, or as stand-alone.

(Please note: the guide displayed here is the most recently uploaded version; while unlikely, any page citation discrepancies between the guide and book is likely due to pagination differences between a book’s different formats.)

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