The Mouse Who Ate the Moon

Description

A beautiful peep-through story book about a mouse, a tasty piece of the moon and the importance of friendship. From the award-winning picture book maker of Suzy Goose and A New House for Mouse, comes a beautiful peep-through story book about a mouse, the moon and the importance of friendship. When Little Mouse wakes one morning, she finds her dream has come true. Outside her burrow, a piece of the moon has fallen from the sky and it smells delicious. But what happens once Little Mouse has had a little nibble? Cut-out holes and shaped pages make this beautiful and heart-warming interactive book one to be shared time and time again.

Petr Horacek's bold and imaginative illustrations continue to captivate children and critics. His stories, often about loyalty and belonging, are told with an instinctive warmth and humour and are beautifully brought to life through his evocative use of colour and texture. He has won many awards around the world for classics such as Suzy Goose and A New House for Mouse and has been shortlisted for the prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal. He lives in Worcester. Visit Petr's website at www.petrhoracek.co.uk and follow him on twitter @PHoracek.

Little ones will enjoy this tale, particularly poking fingers and fists through the cut-out moons and exploring what is behind the different layers on the books ages. -- The School Librarian * The School Librarian * A very attractive book, with an appealing heroine. -- Carousel * Carousel *