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Babymouse #17
Extreme Babymouse
Grab your board! The powder's fresh and Babymouse is hitting the slopes in the 17th installment of the popular, award-winning graphic novel series by Matthew Holm and three-time Newbery Honor winner Jennifer L. Holm! (Uh, snowboarding, Babymouse? Is that really a good idea? You don't exactly have a good history with . . . er, being outside). Will Babymouse make it off the bunny slope? Will this winter be extreme—or just extremely lame? And does locker really have a cousin? Find out in EXTREME Babymouse! Snowy Mountain will never be the same!
96 pages, Library Binding
First published January 8, 2013
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About the author
Jennifer L. Holm
121 books1,722 followersJennifer L. Holm is a USA TODAY and NEW YORK TIMES-bestselling children's author with more than 9.8 million books in print She is the recipient of three Newbery Honors for her novels OUR ONLY MAY AMELIA, PENNY FROM HEAVEN, and TURTLE IN PARADISE and a Scott O'Dell Award for her novel FULL OF BEANS.
Jennifer collaborates with her brother, Matthew Holm, on three bestselling graphic novel series -- the Eisner Award-winning Babymouse series, the SUNNY series, and the Squish series. SQUISH is now an animated tv series on YouTube!
For more information, visit her website at www.jenniferholm.com.
Jennifer collaborates with her brother, Matthew Holm, on three bestselling graphic novel series -- the Eisner Award-winning Babymouse series, the SUNNY series, and the Squish series. SQUISH is now an animated tv series on YouTube!
For more information, visit her website at www.jenniferholm.com.
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August 17, 2019
I know these books are silly, but I have to admit that Jennifer is a funny writer and I enjoy reading these funny stories. There was babymouse flying tomato which was really funny. I loved seeing the locker snowboarding. I loved the gnomes coming out of the locker.
These are silly and fun and it's a fun read that I know I'm going to enjoy. I think it's a good Babymouse outing.
These are silly and fun and it's a fun read that I know I'm going to enjoy. I think it's a good Babymouse outing.
August 18, 2017
As cute as ever! This series is creative and still lots of fun.
January 30, 2013
I have been a fan of Babymouse from book one. And here we are at 17 still going strong! :) A series filled with sass, smiles, cuteness, and cupcakes. This episode finds our heroine trying to survive a day on the slopes snowboarding under extreme pressure to follow the cool crowd. Can Babymouse find her own way?
”It’s important to go at your own pace and always listen to your inner voice.”
My love for this series often surprises my friends and family because the color pink gives me full blown nightmares, BUT under all this pink sarcastic cuteness is huge heart! Babymouse’s individuality shines through every time. With imagination, humor, and courage, she always makes me proud! From hot chocolate to heartfelt messages, team Holm’s words and pictures will inspire readers to have fun being themselves.
A quick, extremely pink, energetic read that will cause smiles and cupcake cravings galore!
January 27, 2013
Another fun installment of the Babymouse series! Babymouse takes to the slopes and learns to snowboard. At first, she is most concerned with doing what all of her friends are doing and sticking with the crowd, but eventually learns to listen to her inner voice. Fans of other Babymouse books will love this great addition to the collection!
May 6, 2015
Epic book~! This was my first Babymouse novel and I loved it. It was so cute and funny. I think any child in middle school or elementary will enjoy this book immensely and even start reading other in the series.
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April 16, 2015Extreme Babymouse
1)The plot of the story is very easy to follow, most panels have only one or two bubbles each. The “narrator” boxes help explain and clarify what’s happening, yet they are often funny and satirical too. My favorite is when the snowboarding teacher tells the students to “go at your own pace and always listen to your inner voice.” Babymouse then thinks: “this helmet smells funny; I’m hungry; my fingers are cold; my socks are too tight; my whiskers are itchy. The narrator adds, “Your inner voice is certainly whiny, Babymouse.”
2)Grade level: (I’m relying on the reviews I read to determine age and grade levels since this is a new genre for me and I don’t have any personal experience in this area.) Grades 2-5
Audiences and Book Bundle topics: Girls, Humor Lovers, Snowboarders, Winter Sport Lovers
Curricular: The story covers how a mouse wants to follow and be part of the popular group but eventually decides she needs to listen to her “inner voice” and saves herself from a bad fall (which the “popular girl” experiences as we see her taken away on a stretcher as she moans in pain). The last panels show Babymouse saying, “I guess sometimes it’s good not to be like everybody else,” and her inner voice replies, “You said it!”
3) This is a great book to encourage girls to be themselves, not always following the crowd. I don’t think most boys would enjoy this book as much however, it’s extremely pink!
1)The plot of the story is very easy to follow, most panels have only one or two bubbles each. The “narrator” boxes help explain and clarify what’s happening, yet they are often funny and satirical too. My favorite is when the snowboarding teacher tells the students to “go at your own pace and always listen to your inner voice.” Babymouse then thinks: “this helmet smells funny; I’m hungry; my fingers are cold; my socks are too tight; my whiskers are itchy. The narrator adds, “Your inner voice is certainly whiny, Babymouse.”
2)Grade level: (I’m relying on the reviews I read to determine age and grade levels since this is a new genre for me and I don’t have any personal experience in this area.) Grades 2-5
Audiences and Book Bundle topics: Girls, Humor Lovers, Snowboarders, Winter Sport Lovers
Curricular: The story covers how a mouse wants to follow and be part of the popular group but eventually decides she needs to listen to her “inner voice” and saves herself from a bad fall (which the “popular girl” experiences as we see her taken away on a stretcher as she moans in pain). The last panels show Babymouse saying, “I guess sometimes it’s good not to be like everybody else,” and her inner voice replies, “You said it!”
3) This is a great book to encourage girls to be themselves, not always following the crowd. I don’t think most boys would enjoy this book as much however, it’s extremely pink!
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October 30, 2014Extreme Babymouse by Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm was a comic style book. This book and series of books stars Babymouse, an adventurous, silly, young mouse. In this particular book, Babymouse wants to go snowboarding. Everyone in school is talking about and actually snowboarding during the winter months. Babymouse wants to be part of all the fun and do extreme snowboarding. Once she finally convinces her family to let her go, she wants to impress and keep up with her school classmates by going down a really tough mountain. Will she risk getting hurt or listen to her inner voice?
The main color scheme included only pink, black, and white in the book’s illustrations, which fits with the girly, bubbly personality of the main character. The illustrations themselves are simply done with line drawing and no real shading. Most of the pictures are black and white with pink accents on certain objects. Another cute feature is that all of the page numbers have pink hearts around them. The story aspect involves a lot of daydreaming on the part of Babymouse. It follows the thought process of a young girl very well. Overall, this book is cute, well-written in comic form, and well thought-out book.
The main color scheme included only pink, black, and white in the book’s illustrations, which fits with the girly, bubbly personality of the main character. The illustrations themselves are simply done with line drawing and no real shading. Most of the pictures are black and white with pink accents on certain objects. Another cute feature is that all of the page numbers have pink hearts around them. The story aspect involves a lot of daydreaming on the part of Babymouse. It follows the thought process of a young girl very well. Overall, this book is cute, well-written in comic form, and well thought-out book.
May 19, 2015
Babymouse takes on extreme snowboarding in this outing of the series. Everyone at school is doing it and she doesn’t want to be left out. When her family takes an unexpected ski vacation one weekend, she sees it as a chance to have bragging rights, too. However, their cabin is decidedly less inviting than the “swanky hotel” they see on the way, and the woods are a little creepy. After a long day of training, Babymouse feels confident she will be able conquer the Half-Pipe on Snowy Mountain. Thankfully, she listens to her “inner voice” when a classmate issues a dare and fares much better with her cupcake and cocoa than the show-off does. Intermediate readers gravitate to Babymouse. She is funny and the graphic story is to the point and relatable. The many asides are funny and entertaining. The familiar pink-infused broad-lined illustrations and snappy dialogue keep readers engaged. Definitely add this to your graphic collection for fans of the series.
January 12, 2013
I love the reference to the Lunch Lady. :-) And yes, this one was so much fun.
June 5, 2013
Another great installment in the Babymouse series. I loved seeing Lunch Lady make a special appearance on the slopes.
January 20, 2013
Love the allusions that Babymouse always has! I think I'm going to start reading them aloud to my students- will bring about great discussions. And of course, Babymouse always learns a lesson.
July 11, 2017
One of the better ones.
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January 12, 2022
very cool the characters are very funny
April 17, 2015
Graphic Novel Series #17
School Library Journal recommends:Grades 2nd-6th-primary/intermediate
Copyright: 2013
Evaluation of text and images:
There is a lot going on in each panel which can be used to encourage the reader to slow down to enjoy and reflect on the graphics. The author does provide breaks in the use of multiple panels by dispersing full-page illustrations throughout the book. Most of the graphics are in black and white. It's interesting how pink is used to highlight what Babymouse is imagining or important characters/objects. The students may not "see" the pink highlights as a connection to her imagination until teacher/parent guides them to this insight. I think it takes some time to absorb the graphics and the personality of Babymouse in order to follow the storyline. Slowing down and analyzing with teacher/parent guidance at first) is an important reading skill. Once the child has guidelines to help with the comprehension of this story, I think they would be hooked and ready to read every book in the series. Always wondering: What will Babymouse do next with her wild imagination?
Audience:
School Library Journal recommends 2nd through 6th and I agree. A primary school audience would appreciate the cute yet also adventurous characters. An intermediate audience would relate to Babymouse's concern over what everyone else at school is doing over the weekend. I think all ages of 2nd-6th would enjoy analyzing the story line to figure out why the author highlights certain images in pink, exploring imagination, and the idea of listening to your "inner voice".
Application Ideas - (I brainstormed many but would only use one or two at a time.)
Before Reading:
*Talk about and define the word - extreme
*Read cover and the back of the front cover as it uses the word "extreme" and entices the student to read this book. It acts as a movie trailer might to grab and interest.
*Make a list of synonyms for the word "extreme" on an anchor chart.
*Ask the students if they have ever daydreamed about being great at something. Make a list of daydreams on an anchor chart.
*Discuss "imagination" and list things students have imagined doing on chart.
*Ask the students if they have ever felt like everyone else got to do something fun that you were not doing but wanted to do. Make a list of some of these things on an anchor chart/white board.
*Review the characters on the first page and talk about the description of each. Students can make a list of these characters in their writing notebook for reference during the read aloud.
During Reading:
*Ask the students to watch carefully for where pink is added to the images. Ask them to think about why pink was added to just those certain places. Tell them to keep thinking through the whole reading of the book and look for clues as to why.
*Ask the students to call out the names of the characters introduced on the first page as you read the book.
*Discuss what is meant by "inner voice". Have students share how they feel when they get a feeling they should not do something they really want to do. What is their "inner voice" saying to them?
After Reading:
*Discuss personification and if it was used in this book. Point out the "Locker". What did it do and how did it look? Make a list together of other objects that would be fun to bring to life. Ask students to pick one and write verbs (actions) that this object does or how this object looks like a person. Use the "Locker" as a model.
*Create an Inner Voice Cloud as Babymouse did on page 33. Ask the students to use something fun they would like to do but could be dangerous, then have them fill in the "inner voice" thoughts into the speech bubbles.
*Create similes (comparing two different things using "like" or "as")as the author did in this book with the images.
Example: Snowboarding is like a magic carpet ride.
Positives or Cautions:
The way the author wrapped up this story was very positive. Babymouse was having all kinds of "extreme" emotions about how to keep up with her friends, but in the end, she listens to her "inner voice" and realizes she does not need to be like everyone else after all.
School Library Journal recommends:Grades 2nd-6th-primary/intermediate
Copyright: 2013
Evaluation of text and images:
There is a lot going on in each panel which can be used to encourage the reader to slow down to enjoy and reflect on the graphics. The author does provide breaks in the use of multiple panels by dispersing full-page illustrations throughout the book. Most of the graphics are in black and white. It's interesting how pink is used to highlight what Babymouse is imagining or important characters/objects. The students may not "see" the pink highlights as a connection to her imagination until teacher/parent guides them to this insight. I think it takes some time to absorb the graphics and the personality of Babymouse in order to follow the storyline. Slowing down and analyzing with teacher/parent guidance at first) is an important reading skill. Once the child has guidelines to help with the comprehension of this story, I think they would be hooked and ready to read every book in the series. Always wondering: What will Babymouse do next with her wild imagination?
Audience:
School Library Journal recommends 2nd through 6th and I agree. A primary school audience would appreciate the cute yet also adventurous characters. An intermediate audience would relate to Babymouse's concern over what everyone else at school is doing over the weekend. I think all ages of 2nd-6th would enjoy analyzing the story line to figure out why the author highlights certain images in pink, exploring imagination, and the idea of listening to your "inner voice".
Application Ideas - (I brainstormed many but would only use one or two at a time.)
Before Reading:
*Talk about and define the word - extreme
*Read cover and the back of the front cover as it uses the word "extreme" and entices the student to read this book. It acts as a movie trailer might to grab and interest.
*Make a list of synonyms for the word "extreme" on an anchor chart.
*Ask the students if they have ever daydreamed about being great at something. Make a list of daydreams on an anchor chart.
*Discuss "imagination" and list things students have imagined doing on chart.
*Ask the students if they have ever felt like everyone else got to do something fun that you were not doing but wanted to do. Make a list of some of these things on an anchor chart/white board.
*Review the characters on the first page and talk about the description of each. Students can make a list of these characters in their writing notebook for reference during the read aloud.
During Reading:
*Ask the students to watch carefully for where pink is added to the images. Ask them to think about why pink was added to just those certain places. Tell them to keep thinking through the whole reading of the book and look for clues as to why.
*Ask the students to call out the names of the characters introduced on the first page as you read the book.
*Discuss what is meant by "inner voice". Have students share how they feel when they get a feeling they should not do something they really want to do. What is their "inner voice" saying to them?
After Reading:
*Discuss personification and if it was used in this book. Point out the "Locker". What did it do and how did it look? Make a list together of other objects that would be fun to bring to life. Ask students to pick one and write verbs (actions) that this object does or how this object looks like a person. Use the "Locker" as a model.
*Create an Inner Voice Cloud as Babymouse did on page 33. Ask the students to use something fun they would like to do but could be dangerous, then have them fill in the "inner voice" thoughts into the speech bubbles.
*Create similes (comparing two different things using "like" or "as")as the author did in this book with the images.
Example: Snowboarding is like a magic carpet ride.
Positives or Cautions:
The way the author wrapped up this story was very positive. Babymouse was having all kinds of "extreme" emotions about how to keep up with her friends, but in the end, she listens to her "inner voice" and realizes she does not need to be like everyone else after all.
March 20, 2013
This is 17th book in the entertaining graphic novel in the Babymouse series. I highly recommend these books for reluctant or low level readers (particularly girls). In this installment Babymouse becomes obsessed with the idea of snowboarding. It seems to be the only thing her classmates are talking about and Babymouse doesn't want to be the only one not hitting the slopes. As always Babymouse can be a bit of a brat and a drama queen. In the end she learns a valuable lesson though about listening to your own thoughts and choosing what is right for you.
March 22, 2013
Extreme Babymouse by Jennifer L. Holm & Matthew Holm - Oh my goodness, I never tire of reading Babymouse books! This one was a fantastic example of how to deal with peer pressure, listen to your inner voice, and have fun in the process... I love the voices in the story and love the strength of the storytelling still on book 17. I also love that numerous boys and girls are huge fans of Babymouse and Lunch Lady in my school, celebration to reading graphic novels!
April 18, 2014
• I liked that it used humor to show fear when Babymouse. Also the author used relatable nursery rhymes like humpty dumpty and the ugly duckling. However, I would not use this in my classroom due to the immature level.
• Guidance lesson on peer pressure or fitting in with others, this is more a female directed book, Grades 1-3
• (2013, Oct 7). Horn Book Guide. http://www.booksinprint.com/DetailedV...
• Guidance lesson on peer pressure or fitting in with others, this is more a female directed book, Grades 1-3
• (2013, Oct 7). Horn Book Guide. http://www.booksinprint.com/DetailedV...
July 14, 2014
Everyone is going snowboarding. Babymouse gets to go too, but her trip isn't as cool as Felicia's, nor as her own fantasies. I particularly loved the ending.
The one thing I really miss, though, is a best friend. It doesn't have to be Wilson, she can have someone else, but he books seem to be all about Babymouse versus Felicia, and I'd like to see more of the friends she does have.
Library copy.
The one thing I really miss, though, is a best friend. It doesn't have to be Wilson, she can have someone else, but he books seem to be all about Babymouse versus Felicia, and I'd like to see more of the friends she does have.
Library copy.
April 16, 2013
OK, I see why the girls like this graphic novel. I'm just sorry mom gave into the peer pressure, but happy to see that Babymouse does listen to her inner voice enough to understand that "sometimes it's good not to be like everybody else!"
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February 27, 2017it was a pretty good book all around. I liked how the author made Babymouse so ingulfed in her own self, thinking about how good she could be, instead of accualy trying to do anything.
February 19, 2018
I think this book is good
July 11, 2018
An adult but absolutely love this series laugh so hard
April 21, 2019
I liked the message of listening to your inner voice but omg the use of the word extreme was extremely annoying!
September 10, 2018
Extreme Babymouse (Babymouse #17) / by Jennifer L. Holm & Matthew Holm -- New York : Random House, c2013. (96 pages)
SUMMARY: Babymouse loves cupcakes, hearts, and the color pink. She hates the elementary school bully and her always crinkled whiskers. She also is prone to daydreaming; this time it is about being
Snowboarding expert like the other kids in school.
FORMAT: Number 17 in the Babymouse series by sister and brother team Jennifer L. Holm & Matthew Holm. In graphic novel format this series is great for beginning and reluctant chapter book readers (especially girls) and makes for a quick and fun read. Notice the interaction of the writer (as narrator) with Babymouse throughout the story. The writer's dialogue is in rectangle boxes where other dialog is in bubbles.
Creative illustrations throughout the book with simple black and white illustrations with a hint of pink here and there -- unless it is one of Babymouse's daydreams and then everything turns pink. This provides a great hint to the reader as to what is happening in the plot. I also like the added feature of all the page numbers being in pink hearts.
NOTE: The cover had blue tints to it with the sky above the snow slopes.....however, the inside illustrations are still just black, white, and pink (as they should be).
SUMMARY: Babymouse loves cupcakes, hearts, and the color pink. She hates the elementary school bully and her always crinkled whiskers. She also is prone to daydreaming; this time it is about being
Snowboarding expert like the other kids in school.
FORMAT: Number 17 in the Babymouse series by sister and brother team Jennifer L. Holm & Matthew Holm. In graphic novel format this series is great for beginning and reluctant chapter book readers (especially girls) and makes for a quick and fun read. Notice the interaction of the writer (as narrator) with Babymouse throughout the story. The writer's dialogue is in rectangle boxes where other dialog is in bubbles.
Creative illustrations throughout the book with simple black and white illustrations with a hint of pink here and there -- unless it is one of Babymouse's daydreams and then everything turns pink. This provides a great hint to the reader as to what is happening in the plot. I also like the added feature of all the page numbers being in pink hearts.
NOTE: The cover had blue tints to it with the sky above the snow slopes.....however, the inside illustrations are still just black, white, and pink (as they should be).
May 1, 2018
Extreme Babymouse by Jennifer and Matthew Holm is an exciting graphic novel for children that features an adventurous, female protagonist heroin. What I love about the novel is the color scheme—the entire book is in pink, white, and black with heart detail: too cute! That being said, I feel this novel is a wonderful way to empower young girls who will see themselves in babymouse and her snowy escapades. Babymouse is a young female mouse who dreams of being an extreme snowboarding star. When kids at her school brag about their “extreme” snowboarding experiences, babymouse is inspired to do it too. However, when she finally gets the opportunity to do so, she soon realizes snowboarding isn’t as easy as everyone made it out to be. Babymouse realizes snowboarding is not only difficult, but also that she is not quite ready to be “extreme” when she visits the intimidating slopes. After going back and forth with her “inner voice,” babymouse realizes a valuable lesson: it better to be yourself instead of like everybody else…even if you aren’t an extreme snowboarder--and that’s okay.
June 27, 2022
I really enjoyed this Babymouse story. Everyone is going snowboarding so Babymouse just has to go so she can be just like everybody else. I love the stories for kids where the moral is that you don’t have to be like everyone else and that it’s better to just be you because that’s just a hard thing for kids to learn and to do. This was definitely a cute book.
June 5, 2017
Loved it!!
January 12, 2018
I loved it!
January 9, 2019
Adventures 💗
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October 23, 2019The 17th was amazing like all the other options if you like smile or sisters you may like baby mouse
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