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Mouse Visits Joshua Tree National Park
by Tricia Gardella
adventurous
informative
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This delightful 44-page picture and story book is geared toward the middle elementary school reader and parents. It is one of several books produced by the same author and is the perfect segue into a family trip to Joshua Tree National Park, or for the child who may enjoy being an armchair traveler. The story is told through the eyes of your typical house mouse who takes a fantastic journey via computer, to discover others like himself. Instead, he encounters a variety of creatures who guide him along the way.
Ginger Nielson’s gorgeous, vibrant watercolors are used to illustrate the type of wildlife one might expect to encounter on a trip to the park. Later in the book each is labeled, and the child is challenged to point out where each animal appeared in the tale. The book also contains a listing of mice (including their Latin names) compiled by Harold DeLisle PhD that are indigenous to Joshua Tree, Fun Facts, and a few challenging questions. This is a wonderful resource for discussion of differences in environments, why some life thrives in varying situations, and why it is so important to preserve and protect all forms of wildlife in nature. I estimate appropriate reading ages as grades 3-5 with some help from mom or dad with the Latin pronunciations and the discussion questions. 5 Stars.
Ginger Nielson’s gorgeous, vibrant watercolors are used to illustrate the type of wildlife one might expect to encounter on a trip to the park. Later in the book each is labeled, and the child is challenged to point out where each animal appeared in the tale. The book also contains a listing of mice (including their Latin names) compiled by Harold DeLisle PhD that are indigenous to Joshua Tree, Fun Facts, and a few challenging questions. This is a wonderful resource for discussion of differences in environments, why some life thrives in varying situations, and why it is so important to preserve and protect all forms of wildlife in nature. I estimate appropriate reading ages as grades 3-5 with some help from mom or dad with the Latin pronunciations and the discussion questions. 5 Stars.