Motor Mouse Contributor(s): Rylant, Cynthia (Author), Howard, Arthur (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1481491261 ISBN-13: 9781481491266 Publisher: Beach Lane Books OUR PRICE: $16.19 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: April 2019 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Friendship - Juvenile Fiction | Humorous Stories - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Mice, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs, Etc. |
Dewey: E |
LCCN: 2018016839 |
Lexile Measure: 520 |
Series: Motor Mouse Books |
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 8.8" W x 11.1" (1.30 lbs) 64 pages |
Themes: - Topical - Friendship |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 503318 Reading Level: 3.2 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Join Motor Mouse on three hilarious adventures in this irresistible start to a brand-new series from the creators of Gooseberry Park and the Mr. Putter and Tabby books Motor Mouse is a busy little mouse, between driving his delivery car, eating cake, and visiting with friends. Come along with him on his adventures In "The Friday Cake Day," Motor Mouse and his friend Telly have been looking forward all week to their Friday tradition of eating cake. But when Friday arrives, the Cake Shop is closed. This is not acceptable Could a friendly hedgehog help them with their predicament? In "Going For a Look-About," Motor Mouse decides that instead of driving, he'd like to go for a look-about as a passenger instead. So he hires a cab to take him to places that bring back good memories of old friends. But is a brand-new friend right in front of him? In "Front Row at the Picture Show," Motor Mouse and his brother, Vincent, are going to a movie. Vincent always insists on getting a large bucket of popcorn to share, since it's a better deal than two small buckets. But he always hogs it What is Motor Mouse to do? This sweet and funny trio of stories is sure to have young readers wanting to visit with Motor Mouse again and again. |
Contributor Bio(s): Rylant, Cynthia: - Cynthia Rylant is the author of more than 100 books for young people, including the beloved Henry and Mudge, Annie and Snowball, Brownie & Pearl, and Mr. Putter & Tabby series. Her novel Missing May received the Newbery Medal. She lives in Lake Oswego, Oregon. Visit her at CynthiaRylant.com.Howard, Arthur: - Arthur Howard is the illustrator of Goatilocks and the Three Bears by Erica S. Perl, Noodle & Lou by Liz Garton Scanlon, the Mr. Putter and Tabby series and Gooseberry Park books by Cynthia Rylant, and his own picture books. He has also coauthored and illustrated many books of humor for adults and appeared for seven seasons in the PBS math-oriented production Square One Television. He lives in New York City. |