Review
Here illustrator Barbara McClintock has paired up with memoirist Beverly Donofrio (Riding in Cars with Boys) and the result is a truly wonderful and memorable picture book.
This is the story of an unlikely friendship which spans two generations. First we have Mary and Mouse who discover eachother through a happy coincidence. Their meeting and the progression of their lives are told through charming parallel text and narrative. Both Mary and Mouse eventually grow up and have daughters of their own which leads to a very fun and sweet resolution.
I think children will delight over the two 'secret' friendships along with the different perspectives of mouse and human, and I am certain they will love the accompanying illustrations. McClintock has an obvious appreciation for miniatures (see When Mindy Saved Hanukkah) and includes details that will thrill children and adults!
This is the story of an unlikely friendship which spans two generations. First we have Mary and Mouse who discover eachother through a happy coincidence. Their meeting and the progression of their lives are told through charming parallel text and narrative. Both Mary and Mouse eventually grow up and have daughters of their own which leads to a very fun and sweet resolution.
I think children will delight over the two 'secret' friendships along with the different perspectives of mouse and human, and I am certain they will love the accompanying illustrations. McClintock has an obvious appreciation for miniatures (see When Mindy Saved Hanukkah) and includes details that will thrill children and adults!
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