Follow a small mouse's biggest adventure in this gentle, cumulative tale from a world renowned author and artist team. Nominated for the Kate Greenaway Award.
Brian Patten is one of the most accessible and popular poets
working today. He is the author of the all-time cult
classics Gargling With Jelly and Juggling With
Gerbils. He is also the editor of the bestselling The Puffin
Book of Utterly Brilliant Poetry and The Puffin Book of
Modern Children's Verse.
Nicola Bayley has illustrated many acclaimed picture books
including The Mousehole Cat (by Antonia Barber), which was
chosen as the British Book Awards Best Illustrated Children's Book
of the Year in 1991. Nicola lives in London.
"Sheer delight!"
*The Times*
"A truly lovely book!"
*The Independent on Sunday*
"A very endearing read that animal and nature lovers will adore . .
. A classic in its own right and a treasure for any young
reader."
*EYE*
"Nicola Bayley’s stunning illustrations of animals captivate
readers as they follow this delightful and satisfying ‘building’
story."
*Julia Eccleshare, Lovereading*
"Cumulatively structured, lyrically penned and a pleasure to read
aloud; and with Bayley’s characteristic delicately detailed, soft
crayon illustrations the story is a visual treat too."
*Red Reading Hub*
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