One Is a Feast for Mouse (Paperback)

Judy Cox

ISBN 10: 0823422313 / ISBN 13: 9780823422319

Published by Holiday House Inc, New York, 2009

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Paperback. One tiny, happy mouse's simple Thanksgiving dinner gets bigger and bigger. . . and bigger! Uh oh!This perfect Thanksgiving read-aloud gently reminds us to give thanks for the little things in life-- and not to let our celebrations get too out of hand! After a family finishes Thanksgiving dinner, Mouse peeps out of his hidey-hole and spots a small green pea. It's the perfect feast for one mouse. But maybe he could add just one red cranberry, and then one shiny black olive, and then just one scoop of mashed potatoes? Soon his single pea has turned into a tall, wobbling feast. But how will Mouse ever get everything back home without spilling?With a building, rhythmic text and mouth-watering illustrations, One is a Feast for Mouse is a cheery holiday read where one more tiny thing might topple the whole adventure. For a smaller serving of this delicious tale, try the board book edition Mouse's Thanksgiving-- just right for the youngest readers. Perfect for fall story times, or to share as a gift with loved ones and family both near and far. Don't miss the other Adventures of Mouse, including Cinco de Mouse-o and Snow Day For Mouse. After a human family finishes Thanksgiving dinner, Mouse is overjoyed to discover the leftovers, starting with a teensy-tiny pea. Mouse gathers more scavenged treats, from cranberries to a whole pie slice, until he builds a huge stack. Full color. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780823422319

Bibliographic Details

Title: One Is a Feast for Mouse (Paperback)

Publisher: Holiday House Inc, New York

Publication Date: 2009

Binding: Paperback

Illustrator: Ebbeler, Jeffrey

Condition: new

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Synopsis:

A wonderful read-aloud story for Thanksgiving.

This warm and humourous picture book gently reminds us to give thanks for the little things.

The Thanksgiving feast is over. Leftover turkey and pumpkin pie litter the table. Mouse peeps out of his hidey-hole and spots a small green pea. the perfect feast for one mouse. Yes, one green pea, one red cranberry, one plate of mashed potatoes, and one roasted turkey, that should make a very fine feast for Mouse.

But can he get it all back to his hidey-hole?

Look for other books in the series: Cinco de Mouse-o and Snow Day For Mouse.

Review:

"Ebbeler's full-bleed, double-page spreads make the most of the humor made available by situation and scale--spot the bespectacled mouse dwarfed by his pile as he marches past Pilgrim salt-and-pepper shakers just his size. Greed goeth before a fall, however, in a slapstick climax children will relish."--Kirkus Reviews

"Cox's prose is descriptive and lively . . . The colorful, animated, mixed-media illustrations show the world from a rodent's perspective, with familiar foods and household items shown in towering proportions. Particularly dramatic is a vertical spread that depicts small Mouse beneath his tall, turkey-topped food pile as Cat's face looms at the table edge. This entertaining story may be a good starting point for discussions about appreciation and excess."--Booklist