Why Do We Love Mice in Books So Much Challenge

A Mouse Reading Outside the House.
By The Little Sister

While reviewing Secrets at Sea we jotted down a list of books: main character... MICE. Quickly we found that most of the books we really, really liked and many we absolutely loved. Truth be told we cannot get enough of little anthropomorphized mice. Give them a sword, we want them on our side; give them a dress, we want to invite them to our tea party; make them talk, we want to listen to their story. What is it about these little creatures that in books we love, but scurrying around in our homes, well, we grab a trap.

We are guessing that there are 

mountains of mice books out 

there and we want to find 

(and hopefully

read)

them 

all. 

Can you help? 

Tell us about your favorites

--tell us about why you love them. 

Don't be afraid to share books 

that have already been mentioned, 

we want to know the story of 

why YOU like the book. 

So share on Dear Readers, 
tell us Why You Love Mice in Books SO Much!

Please use the following format for your comment:

Title of the Book, Author, and your thoughts on the book.

BFWP Book Review: Secrets at Sea by Richard Peck

Secrets at Sea is simply "one billion thumbs up," according to The Little Sister. She explains, "the mice have human friends, a mouse restaurant, they go on a boat to England and a lot of... MICE and FUN!" The Big Sister shares that "I loved this book, even though I am almost 12. The book takes something that a young child would like and turns it into something for all ages --who wouldn't love a book with a mouse that saves the day by hiding in a woman's bosom?" She said, "please include a smiley face," so ;)!

We couldn't wait to review
Secrets at Sea by Richard Peck!

The Mom read Secrets at Sea aloud to The Sisters and each of us enjoyed this new book by Richard Peck for myriad reasons. Imagine: the mice put on clothes when they get home and take them off when they go out into human territory. The ultimate goal is to keep their truth --their brilliance-- hidden, revealing it only to the most deserving humans. As they venture out into the world, they have to survive and they do, with style. They do more than survive though, they thrive. And they teach us that it never hurts to want something more and to trust that taking care of yourself is always a good idea.

If you liked these books you'll probably like Secrets at Sea too! Click the links to find the book at your nearest library:

The Tale of Despereaux by Kate Di Camillo

Brambly Hedge by Jill Barklem (A series worth collecting, recently reissued!)

Stuart Little by E. B. White

The Mouse and His Motorcycle and Runaway Ralph by Beverly Cleary

Poppy by Avi (There is a whole series, check them all out!)

Redwall by Brian Jacques (Another wonderful Series!)

Geronimo Stilton and Thea Stilton respectively by Geronimo Stilton and Thea Stilton (noms de plume of Edward Herrmann)

Thanks to the Horn Book Magazine for keeping us up to date on all the wonderful children's books out there! Remember, we mentioned their wonderful piece by Richard Peck and shared more, click to read more. The Mom is often asked how she keeps up on all the good books out there. Well the Horn Book Magazine is one secret and the other, no secret at all, we go to the library a LOT!!

So, turn off the computer and head to the nearest library and check this one out!