Thelonious Mouse - Hardcover

Protopopescu, Orel

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0374374473 ISBN 13: 9780374374471

Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR), 2011

Synopsis

Thelonious the mouse has got so much rhythm in him he can't help letting it out. To his family's horror, he won't stop scatting and shimmying around the house, teasing deadly Fat Cat instead of collecting crumbs like the rest of them. But just as Thelonious's games become too dangerous, he find a most unexpected musical partner in this jaunty picture book with art and text that truly sing!

About this title

About the Author:

OREL PROTOPOPESCU is a poet and the author of several books. She lives in Miller Place, New York.

ANNE WILSDORF has illustrated many picture books, including Sunny Boy!: The Life and Times of a Tortoise by Candace Fleming. She lives in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Review:

“The hip rhythms and tongue-twisting humor in this jazzy, poetic, fun-to-read-aloud book make it a keeper your child will want to read over and over again.” ―Cricket Magazine online

“Getting the beat and the tongue-twisting phrases just right takes some practice, but the outcome is well worth the effort.” ―SLJ

“Children will cheer for this rascally oddball rebel.” ―Booklist

“Replete with scat-y, cat-and-mouse–y wordplay, this is giggle-worthy fun.” ―Kirkus Reviews

“The text sets a catchy rhythm and never lets go. Wilsdorf's illustrations, rich in saturated color, glow with warmth and vibrancy.” ―Kirkus Reviews on TWO STICKS

“Wilsdorf captures the verve and action of the tale in vibrant colors and broad strokes.” ―School Library Journal on TWO STICKS

“Pure entertainment.” ―The Orlando Sentinel on TWO STICKS

“This rollicking romp represents a wonderful marriage of text and illustration. Wacky and sure to elicit a giggle, this one is a winner.” ―School Library Journal on SUNNY BOY!

“Kids . . . will whoop over the silliness and derring-do.” ―Booklist on SUNNY BOY!

About this edition

• Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0374374473
• ISBN 13: 9780374374471
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Wilsdorf Anne