Smith, J. (2008). Little mouse gets ready. New York, NY: Toon Books.
Summary: This 2009 Theodore Seuss Geisel Honor book illustrates the many steps it takes for the little mouse to get ready to go to the barn. From slipping on his socks to buttoning his britches, the struggles the little mouse encounters will speak to the pre-K set. The book, touted as a mini-graphic novel, features illustrations and speech bubble monologue. The monologue continues until the very end until little mouse’s mama makes a proclamation. Parents will appreciate the illustrations on the last two pages.
Read-Alike: If you liked Little Mouse Gets Ready, try Benny and Penny in the Big No-No!
Discussion Questions:
1. In what ways are you and the little mouse alike?
2. Share a time when you have figured something out all by yourself. Explain the steps you had to go through to do this.
If Smith’s name sounds familiar, it should. He is the creator of the comic book Bone. For more information about Smith, log on to http://www.toon-books.com/book_littlemouse.author.php
Thanks for sharing this book in class and this excellent blog. This is perfect for pre-school children, especially the ones in my family. The clothes' thing is what I go through every day--not me personally, but the grandchild that lives in my house. I already reserved the book so I can read it to him this weekend.
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