Mousetronaut: Based on a (partially) True Story

Mousetronaut: Based on a (partially) True Story
by Mark Kelly
40 pages

Astronaut Mark Kelly flew with “mice-tronauts” on his first spaceflight aboard space shuttle Endeavour in 2001. Mousetronaut tells the story of a small mouse that wants nothing more than to travel to outer space. The little mouse works as hard as the bigger mice to show readiness for the mission . . . and is chosen for the flight! While in space, the astronauts are busy with their mission when disaster strikes—and only the smallest member of the crew can save the day. With lively illustrations by award-winning artist C. F. Payne, Mousetronaut is a charming tale of perseverance, courage, and the importance of the small!

Geraldine the Music Mouse, by Leo Lionni

  Geraldine the Music Mouse, by Leo Lionni, 36 pages

Geraldine has never heard music, until she finds a block of cheese and as she nibbles it, the form of a mouse playing its tale becomes visible and then plays music at night.  Which... is... a thing, I guess...?  I don't know- kind of weak conceptually, but the art is on point, as usual.

MSCHMITT--- Pip and Squeak by Ian Schoenherr 30

MSCHMITT--- Pip and Squeak by Ian Schoenherr 30

Pip and Squeak are late and they have forgotten their gift for their friend Gus, but the two mice quickly improvise and set out in the snow to find something different to take. Squeak is convinced nothing will be better than cheese but Pip quickly finds something that Gus is more than happy to have as a gift.

MSCHMITT--- One is a Feast for Mouse, Judy Cox, 30

MSCHMITT--- One is a Feast for Mouse, Judy Cox, 30

Another cute Thanksgiving story- one little mouse is grateful for the very little things.

The Rescuers, by Margery Sharp

The Rescuers, by Margery Sharp, 160 pages

Apparently, mice have a certain kinship with prisoners, and the Prisoners Aid Society (comprised of mice, obviously) have decided that they need a special mouse to free a Norwegian poet from an exceptionally guarded prison fortress.  Miss Bianca is a beautiful mouse of privilege, who leaves the lap of luxury to have the adventure of a lifetime.  They made the Disney movie based on these 1960s books, but I don't remember it well enough to compare.  I can say, though, that the language is of a higher level than most children's books today.  I had to look up some words (now I know what "bilious" means).