Bibliographic Citation:
Roberts, Bethany. A Mouse Told His Mother. Illustrated by Maryjane Begin. New York, NY: Little, Brown and Company, 1997. 32 p. ISBN 978-0316749824.
Roberts, Bethany. A Mouse Told His Mother. Illustrated by Maryjane Begin. New York, NY: Little, Brown and Company, 1997. 32 p. ISBN 978-0316749824.
Awards/Selection Lists:
None
Format Examined:
Hard cover
Annotation:
A mouse continues to use his imagination as his mother leads him through the process of preparing for bed.
Personal Reaction:
A mouse is playing when his mother comes to get him ready for bed. The mouse continues to use his imagination from "going to the moon" while brushing his teeth; to "climbing" a snow covered mountain in his pajamas; to "hopping into an airplane" while getting into bed; until he finally "comes back home again", and drifts off to sleep. The illustrations are vivid and colorful, pairing the mouse's real actions with his imaginary ones.
Age Recommendation:
I would recommend this book for children 3-5 years of age.
Themes/Issues:
Bedtime routine, imaginary play, mice, adventure
Early Literacy Skill Value:
Letter Knowledge:
Letter knowledge is not a direct focus of this book.
Narrative Skills:
Children can become part of the narration of the story through describing what the mouse is doing in the illustrations.
Phonological Awareness:
Phonological awareness is not a direct focus of this book.
Print Awareness:
The text of the story is printed in medium-sized font in alternating white or black in order to be seen on the pages. The illustrations play a more prominent role than the print on each of the pages, but is still visible, and connect back to the events in the illustrations.
Print Motivation:
This book is an enjoyable bedtime read with beautiful illustrations that children will want to revisit.
Vocabulary:
Vocabulary included within the text of the story connects to objects used and actions taken during bedtime.
Author/ Illustrator Website:
Author website: http://www.bethanyroberts.com/
Illustrator website: http://www.maryjanebegin.com/
Letter knowledge is not a direct focus of this book.
Narrative Skills:
Children can become part of the narration of the story through describing what the mouse is doing in the illustrations.
Phonological Awareness:
Phonological awareness is not a direct focus of this book.
Print Awareness:
The text of the story is printed in medium-sized font in alternating white or black in order to be seen on the pages. The illustrations play a more prominent role than the print on each of the pages, but is still visible, and connect back to the events in the illustrations.
Print Motivation:
This book is an enjoyable bedtime read with beautiful illustrations that children will want to revisit.
Vocabulary:
Vocabulary included within the text of the story connects to objects used and actions taken during bedtime.
Author/ Illustrator Website:
Author website: http://www.bethanyroberts.com/
Illustrator website: http://www.maryjanebegin.com/
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