The Mouse Couple: A Hopi Folktale

by Ekkehart Malotki, Michael Lacapa (Illustrator)

A mouse couple, in search of the mightiest husband for their daughter, approach the sun, the clouds, the wind, and a butte, before the unexpected victor finally appears.

Genres: Childrens, Animals, Native American, Folk Tales

56 pages, Hardcover

First published August 1, 1988

Reviews

[Helen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an authentic Hopi folktale. I liked its original illustrations in the Hopi-kachina style! It teaches perseverance, love of family, and knowing "the grass is greener"-- to stick with your own situation.

[Judy · Rating 5 out of 5]

According to the author's note, this is a tale for children, but it's more appropriate for adults. Few children would sit still long enough to read this book to the end, and, if read aloud, they'd be squirming before the story was half way finished. The tale itself is filled with tradition and the art adds another layer of symbolism. Adults with an interest in Native Americans will most appreciate this story.

[Lulu Cares · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful illustrations!
Great little mouse family tale.
Thank you Ekkehart Malotki and Michael Lacapa