A Mouse Called Julian

Description

Julian is a mouse who is perfectly happy avoiding other animals. They seem to just get in the way, and sometimes even try to eat him! But one day, Julian has an unexpected dinner guest... When the fox tries to sneak into Julian's burrow for a tasty bite of mouse, it finds itself stuck headfirst in Julian's front door! At first alarmed and wary, they soon find themselves having a lovely dinner together, and it's not long before each realises that they have found in the other a lifelong friend.

Joe Todd-Stanton is from Brighton and grew up drawing with his mum. He studied Illustration at the University of the West of England, afterwards moving to London where he currently lives. His children's book, The Secret of Black Rock, won the 2018 Waterstones Children's Book Prize and since then he has written and illustrated seven books with Flying Eye Books.

From Flying Eye, Joe Todd-Stanton's A Mouse Called Julian offers Brambly Hedge-style charm spiced with a pinch of peril. Julian, a solitary mouse, regrets his aloofness when a fox breaks into his home, determined to eat him - but fox and mouse become unlikely friends. Cross section illustrations of glowing, cosy rooms, slyly funny dialogue and a nuanced happy ending add up to a picture book as warm as a candle-lit burrow. * The Guardian * Intricate illustrations of the natural world are a glorious backdrop to a story of enemies that become friends. -- James Ashton * Oscar's Book Prize * A Mouse Called Julian is heart-warming tale that is so well-crafted that it will be enjoyed by children for many years to come. Each page is filled with vibrant images that are a feast for the eyes. * The Great British Bookworm * A brilliant book with absolutely stunning illustrations. They are so detailed with bursts of colour. They really capture the readers imagination. * Inclusive_childrens_book on Instagram * Executed in a rich autumnal palette, the accomplished illustrations are as warm as the message. * AOI * Joe Todd-Stanton shines a light on loneliness and the benefits of friendship even between two unlikely animals. The illustrations are dark and menacing further depicting the essence of loneliness and showcasing Julian's life. But also, how the shadows can be overcome by discovering the joys of happiness and friendship. * Kids Book Review * Full of suspense, it's a veritable visual and verbal feast. * Red Reading Hub * Rising Star Todd-Stanton brings his unique, modern illustration style to an inversion of the classic Aesop Fable of The Lion and the Mouse, as Julian the Mouse learns that sometimes, having a friend over for dinner can be just the right amount of variety in your day. * The Children Book Council * A Mouse Called Julian is an excellent read and beautifully illustrated. It's the best story for little kids to practice trusting and helping honest strangers who actually need help. * How Useful It Is *