I am a Mouse

by Golden Books

Deedee the mouse describes her friends and neighbors in the field and woods where she lives.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Fiction

21 pages, Board book

First published January 1, 1970

About the author

In 1942, the launch of Little Golden Books revolutionized children’s book publishing by making high-quality picture books available at affordable prices. More than 60 years later, many of the original Golden Book titles are still wildly popular, with The Poky Little Puppy topping the list of ten bestselling children’s books of all time. Golden Books’ backlist is teeming with classics such as Dorothy Kunhardt’s Pat the Bunny, and features the stories and artwork of children’s book legends Mary Blair, Margaret Wise Brown, Richard Scarry, Eloise Wilkins, Garth Williams, and many more. Today, the Golden Books imprint includes an array of storybooks, novelty books, and coloring and activity books featuring all of the most popular licenses, including Disney, Nickelodeon, Barbie, Thomas & Friends, The Cat in the Hat, Sesame Street, Marvel Super Heroes, and DC Super Friends. Golden Books continues to reissue the best of its backlist in a variety of formats, including ebooks and apps, as well as bringing out brand-new books in these evolving new formats.

Reviews

[Sarah Bradley · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the most beautifully illustrated books ever. My mom read this to us as kids and it's one of the few pure memories I have of my childhood. A really excellent gift for any wee ones, especially if they like animals!

[Jocelin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Super cute nostalgic little golden book!

[Joy Keil · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautiful illustrations and nice, clear, easy story.

[Alyssa Haverfield · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the artwork in these books. So pretty. And the mouse’s little adventure and friends is cute.

[Juli Anna · Rating 3 out of 5]

A darling board book that I would have loved as a wee one. Delightfully detailed illustrations and a quiet rhythm make for a bedtime favorite.

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Same author as I am a Bunny, but different illustrator--John P. Miller. Illustrations might not be quite as whimsical, but also gorgeous.

[Matilda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Shes so me

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11/08/23 PediaTrust story time - AZ

[Justin · Rating 4 out of 5]

This 1964 picture book is not a board book, but one printed on thick cardstock, the story is not terribly exiting but it is sweet. It's a great introduction to nature, woodland critters, and denizens of the pond. It presents friendly baby critters and beautifully drawn, colorful realistic scenes from the natural world. Like other good children's books, it leads by example rather than preaching. The main character (mouse) demonstrates social skills by taking an interest and saying hello to its friends, and teaches small children the virtues of intellectual curiosity and observing the world around them--something strangely absent in more naval gaze-y modern picture books that only exist to showcase the author's ego or bully the reader into adopting the author/publisher's preferred political dogma.

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sigh...I'm so sad that the cover of this book isn't available. I remember Dee-Dee and his adventures so clearly: "My name is Dee-Dee. I am quite small. I am a mouse."

An opening line right up there with "Call me Ishmael."

This is the first book I remember 'reading' all by myself. I don't know how old I was...

[Daniel J. Nickolas · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ich habe nicht dieser Buch in Englisch lesen. Das ist mein erste Buch in Deutsch! Ich spreche Englisch aber Ich studiere Deutsch. Dieser Buch ist sehr gut.

I believe my German is sound. It is interesting to note that the German title is "I am the small mouse".

[Katrina · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was my first book EVER, and it still makes me smile to see on my shelf. Very sweet and simple book with nice illustrations.

[Cws]

BB-Ris

[Hilsnesto · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book. Great illustrations- just like what I would see in NY growing up.

[Bree · Rating 5 out of 5]

Notes:
simple but always a favorite
nature story meeting mouse's friends
beautifully illustrated

[Franziska · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a classic children's book that I've enjoyed reading as a little kid.