Through the Looking Glass Children's Book Reviews
Mouse's First Fall
Illustrator: Buket Erdogan
Picture Book Series
For ages 3 to 5
Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, 2006 ISBN: 978-0689858376
It is fall and Mouse and Minka come outside to play. They soon discover that their outdoor playground is full of leaves "tumbling and twirling" through the air. The leaves come is many shapes, sizes, and colors. After they have explored a little, Mouse and Minka decide to run through the leaves, to pile them up, to jump in them, and to hide under them. When Minka hides Mouse cannot find her anywhere though he can hear her voice. Can you see her?
In this bright and cheerful little picture book young children will get to share a special fall day with two charming little mice. They will come to appreciate how much fun can be had in the simple pleasure of playing in fall leaves. This book will give little children a clear picture of what they can expect when the fall months arrive.
