A review by kailey_luminouslibro
Mouse House by Rumer Godden

funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Mary received a little toy Mouse House with toy mice to play with. But she is disappointed that they are not real mice. They just sit there. They don't run and scamper like a real mouse would do. Meanwhile in the basement, a family of mice are cramped in their flowerpot home. There are so many children that they can't all fit! Bonnie, the littlest mouse, goes searching for a new place to sleep. She explores the upstairs and discovers the Mouse House. Bonnie falls asleep in the toy bed, but in the morning, Mary discovers her!

This book is so cute! I love the charming writing style and the delightful story. Mary is a sweet little girl, and Bonnie is so adorable! I love stories about mice, because they are so little and resilient.

The color illustrations are so pretty, and I love the pencil art style!

This would be a great book for children who are reading chapter books on their own. It's not quite a picture book, but it does have illustrations on each page. The text is a bit larger than normal, so that it would be just right for young readers.