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Holiday Mice
Birthday Mice!
A little buckaroo is turning two in this birthday book for the very young, the fifth story about the delightful holiday mice. Mischief and near disaster abound when the littlest mouse’s sister and brothers throw him a cowboy-themed party. Through simple rhymes and charming illustrations, readers witness the party preparations, the arrival of the guests, the opening of presents, and the blowing out of the candles, as well as the ensuing fulfillment of the little mouse’s fondest birthday wish: to be a cowboy.
32 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2002
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Bethany Roberts
44 books17 followersI've wanted to be a children's book author as far back as I can remember. When I was eight years old I wrote a story about a rabbit. I am still writing stories about rabbits- and mice, cats, children, monsters, and dragons!
When I was growing up, I was the neighborhood storyteller. I would make up stories on the spot for younger children in the neighborhood. I read a lot of books. But I was also a bit of a tomboy. I spent much of my time outdoors, usually barefoot, climbing trees and stone-hopping across brooks.
On my way to becoming a children's book author, I was also a teacher and a children's librarian. I always liked story hours best. When my own children, Krista and Melissa, were small, I read to them constantly- stacks and stacks of books. I think I learned the most about writing from all that reading.
Today I live in Hamden, Connecticut, with my wonderfully encouraging and supportive husband, our two daughters, and our cat. We live in a white house with lots of flowers.
When I was growing up, I was the neighborhood storyteller. I would make up stories on the spot for younger children in the neighborhood. I read a lot of books. But I was also a bit of a tomboy. I spent much of my time outdoors, usually barefoot, climbing trees and stone-hopping across brooks.
On my way to becoming a children's book author, I was also a teacher and a children's librarian. I always liked story hours best. When my own children, Krista and Melissa, were small, I read to them constantly- stacks and stacks of books. I think I learned the most about writing from all that reading.
Today I live in Hamden, Connecticut, with my wonderfully encouraging and supportive husband, our two daughters, and our cat. We live in a white house with lots of flowers.
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February 24, 2024
The Birthday Mouse in question is turning two, which makes him about the same age as intended readers for this story, as well as older children who would use this book as an Easy Reader, Level 1."
Readers are educated about what's involved in birthday parties:
- First, the party preparations.
- Then welcoming the guests.
- Presents are given, then opened.
Then comes the birthday cake, and blowing out candles.
At age two, the Birthday Mouse longs to be a cowboy. And, really, why wouldn't a todder-aged mouse aim to ride horses and lasso cows?
FIVE STARS in honor of the enthusiasm here, plus the rhymes and repetitions of words.
Readers are educated about what's involved in birthday parties:
- First, the party preparations.
- Then welcoming the guests.
- Presents are given, then opened.
Then comes the birthday cake, and blowing out candles.
At age two, the Birthday Mouse longs to be a cowboy. And, really, why wouldn't a todder-aged mouse aim to ride horses and lasso cows?
FIVE STARS in honor of the enthusiasm here, plus the rhymes and repetitions of words.
August 10, 2023
Definitely not going to read to the children in my life. In one of the illustrations, the mother gets angry at the birthday boy for accidentally popping the balloons. My nephews would absolutely pick up on that and would end the book with, “Didi, I’m sad.” “Why, sweetie?” “The mama is mad at the baby.” Thank you but no, we can skip that experience.
May 23, 2018
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April 16, 2021
The pictures are really cute. Little kids will love it.
May 27, 2015
Reading a book is a great experience. Young learners will get a kick out of this quick fun read. A little mouse is turning two years old. He is dressed like a cowboy from the old west with a hat, scarf and even a sheriff’s badge pinned to his vest. His family is busy blowing up balloons, hanging decorations, setting tables and putting candles on a giant cupcake. But, the rambunctious little cowboy is creating mayhem while bopping around on his wooden horse. He pops a balloon. Mom and Dad are not very happy. When guest arrive and the music begins, this little buckaroo dances about and creates a do-si-do mess. Readers will have to see if the birthday party continues. Author Bethany Roberts has created an easy to read and follow story for beginning readers. This level one read has simple words, rhymes and rhythms showcasing colorful illustrations with recognizable objects in a familiar scenario. Parents, teachers and care givers will love the variety in the series as they watch young one read and turn the pages of this story all by themselves.
April 10, 2016
Having read and enjoyed many books in this series, I expected to also like this one. But I didn't. Honestly, the verses didn't flow and there just wasn't the charm I've come to expect. Decided to pass on using this one for storytime.
April 12, 2017
Felt like it should have had some rhythm to it, but it did not.
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June 3, 2018I'm excited about my birthday and have been reading lots of birthday books. This was fun because we have read other holiday books with these mice.
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