Picture Book Review: Mouse by the Sea

 

* This is the 3rd book in the series *

Mouse heads out on a vacation following the coast. Mouse walks along the beach, seeing all sorts of wonderful things from the boardwalk to the dunes to tide pools.

I love these books. The illustrations are charming and beg to be poured over. There are flaps that let you look inside little shops, homes, and nooks and crannies. There are author pages in the back that talk about the items in nature Mouse found. I hope there are more Mouse books to follow. This is a new favorite book. 

* As this book has lots of flaps, it's not recommended for library purchase

** However, it makes a wonderful gift

*** Book sent for review

Picture Book Wednesday: A Mouse on the River

Mouse is headed down the river - follow him on his journey.

This is the second mouse book (Mouse's Wood) and it's equally charming. The illustrations are soft and gorgeous. There are dye-cuts and tabs that give the reader a closer look into both nature and inside homes and boats. The story winds along the river along with the main character. 

These delicate features mean this isn't a book for the library collection, but one for personal collections. This book makes a great gift. 

* This book was sent for review

Picture Book Review: Books in Years

Recently I read two books that take place over the course of the year and talk about nature. Both were fun reads.

Anna and Benjamin's family move into a new house with a large backyard. They're excited to plant, garden, and watch things grow all year around. They have lots of fun, find new friends, and learn so much about nature.

This book is perfect for older readers. It's chock full of information about gardening (flowers, vegetables, and fruits) and nature. 

Mouse is very cozy in the woods where each month bring something different to share.

I loved this book - for the cozy aspect of the woods. I loved seeing inside animal's houses - although the cutouts make this not a library friendly book. The illustrations are gorgeous. And there's a small game where you can look for nature on each page. 

* Sent for review