Book
Mouse was mad / Linda Urban ; illustrated by Henry Cole.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780547727509 (paperback)
- ISBN: 9780152053376 (hc) :
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations ; 29 cm
- Edition: 1st edition.
- Publisher: New York, NY : Harcourt Children's Books, 2009.
Content descriptions
| Target Audience Note: | Under 8 years. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Anger > Fiction. Individuality > Fiction. Mice > Fiction. Animals > Fiction. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Westcoast Early Learning Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westcoast Early Learning Library | URBA 2009 (Text) | 35200000727987 | Childrens Fiction | Volume hold | Available | - |
- Kirkus Reviews : Kirkus Reviews 2009 April #2
While never communicating quite what Mouse is mad about at the outset, this charmingly illustrated title takes readers through several possible methods of expressing said anger. Mouse tries to blow off steam by hopping, stomping, screaming and rolling, but in each case, another animal is ready with both a sharp critique and a demonstration of superior skill in the category at hand. Practicing these techniques lands Mouse in increasingly mucky mud puddles. Finally in caked overalls, he is really (times four) mad. "Standing-still mad." This in-character manifestation fairly bedazzles his associates. " âImpressive,' said Hare. / âWhat control,' said Bear. / âAre you breathing?' asked Hedgehog." Urban unfurls the gentle "be true to yourself" moral perfectly, with plenty of funny dialogue, overplayed reaction and the enduring appeal of the tiny hero. Cole's terrific watercolors reflect Mouse's emotional growth in spreads and spots brimming with movement. Who knew standing still could be so dramatic? Well-pitched for preschoolers just learning social skills, this would be equally excellent for family reading, classrooms and storytimes. (Picture book. 3-7) Copyright Kirkus 2009 Kirkus/BPI Communications.All rights reserved. - School Library Journal Reviews : SLJ Reviews 2009 May
PreS-Gr 2âWhen readers meet Mouse, he is furious. First he is "hopping mad," but expert Hare informs him that he is not hopping properly and shows him the correct moves. On the animated spreads that follow, Bear, Bobcat, and Hedgehog demonstrate how to be "stomping," "screaming," and "rolling-around-on-the ground" mad. However, each time Mouse tries to imitate them, he finds himself sprawled in a mud puddle. It is not until he is "standing-still mad" and none of the others can best his motionless stance that he begins to feel better. Through playful language and expressive watercolors with colored pencil and ink, this story about anger management proves to be both entertaining and therapeutic. Just like the heroine in Molly Bang's When Sophie Gets AngryâReally, Really Angry⦠(Scholastic, 1999), Mouse finds his own way through his ire and, in the process, may help a few youngsters get a handle on their own.âRachel G. Payne, Brooklyn Public Library, NY
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