  | Full Text Reviews: Booklist - 06/01/2021 After midnight in a big-city museum, “Doors are locked. / Guards keep watch. / All is still, until . . . / a small figure creeps out of the shadows . . . / Who is this mouse of mystery?” It’s Dakota Crumb, a bold mouse on a treasure hunt. Stealthy in her movements, she snags a portrait painting (postage stamp), a long-lost statue (plastic superhero action figure), and the mysterious, grape-flavored Purple Jewel of Egypt. She makes her getaway to the adjacent Mousehole Museum, where bugs, birds, snails, and rodents crowd in to enjoy the exhibits, including the new acquisitions, which children will spot in the pictures. Two appended pages show images of small treasures on Dakota’s list and challenge viewers to hunt for them within the main illustrations. The writing draws listeners into the story with hints of daring escapades, and its tone sets the stage for adventure. The inviting artwork, drawn with pen and ink and digitally colored, enhances that atmosphere with shadowy scenes of the exhibit halls at night. Fun for reading aloud, ideally before visiting a museum. - Copyright 2021 Booklist. Loading...
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