  | Mouse who carried a house on his back Author: Stutzman, Jonathan | |
| Price: $23.28 | ||
Summary:
Vincent was a mouse with boots on his feet, a hat on his head, and a house on his back. When an ordinary spot on a grassy hill calls out to him, Vincent puts down the house he carries on his back and knows he's where he needs to be. As hungry and tired travelers pass by, Vincent welcomes them into his home, making room for everyone.
| Illustrator: | Arsenault, Isabelle |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (05/15/22)
Booklist (07/01/22)
The Hornbook (00/07/22)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 07/01/2022 Vincent, a mouse who roams the world carrying his house on his back and stopping where he knows he should, offers food and shelter to animals in need. After setting up his house, he invites a weary bullfrog and a hungry cat inside. Each initially declines the offer, saying his house is too small. But after entering, they find that it is bigger than it looks. Others soon join them: deer, hedgehogs, badgers, rabbits, and a fox. Just as they are sitting down to dinner, a large, hungry bear knocks on Vincent’s door. Fearful, the other animals urge their host to turn him away, but Vincent opens his home to the gentle bear, and all is well. Within the lively, expressive illustrations, created with gouache, ink, and cut paper, the mouse’s house is depicted with five line segments joined to create the classic house shape, though it looks increasingly like the portal to another dimension where multiple, colorful homes offer space for all. This picture book tells a satisfying tale, while leaving room for interpretation, discussion, and reflection. - Copyright 2022 Booklist.
Booklist - 07/01/2022 - Copyright 2022 Booklist.
