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Babymouse #5
Heartbreaker
Meet Babymouse--the spunky mouse beloved by young readers for more than a decade! Valentine’s Day is here and Babymouse loves everything about it, except for the, well… love part. Find out if she gets any valentines and a date in time for the dance! This groundbreaking young graphic novel series, full of humor and fun, is a bestseller that’s sold more than three million copies!
"Move over, Superman, here comes Babymouse!"— The Chicago Sun-Times
AHHH, VALENTINE'S DAY! Babymouse loves Valentines Day! A day for pink hearts! Flowers! Candy! School dances and romance . . . sweet romance! WAIT! Romance? Ew! And what's this about a school dance? Does that mean Babymouse needs a date? Uh-oh! Looks like this Valentine's Day may turn into a Valentine's dud ! Will Babymouse go to the school dance? Will she get any Valentines? Will she find true love? Find out in . . . Heartbreaker —the 5th hilarious, action-packed installment of the beloved Babymouse graphic novel series!
DON'T MISS The BIG Adventures of Once Upon a Messy Whisker , the newest, brightest, and BIGGER THAN EVER graphic novel from BABYMOUSE!
"Move over, Superman, here comes Babymouse!"— The Chicago Sun-Times
AHHH, VALENTINE'S DAY! Babymouse loves Valentines Day! A day for pink hearts! Flowers! Candy! School dances and romance . . . sweet romance! WAIT! Romance? Ew! And what's this about a school dance? Does that mean Babymouse needs a date? Uh-oh! Looks like this Valentine's Day may turn into a Valentine's dud ! Will Babymouse go to the school dance? Will she get any Valentines? Will she find true love? Find out in . . . Heartbreaker —the 5th hilarious, action-packed installment of the beloved Babymouse graphic novel series!
DON'T MISS The BIG Adventures of Once Upon a Messy Whisker , the newest, brightest, and BIGGER THAN EVER graphic novel from BABYMOUSE!
96 pages, Paperback
First published December 1, 2006
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About the author
Jennifer L. Holm
121 books1,721 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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February 13, 2018
Babymouse Valentine Special. There is a school dance for Valentines and Babymouse doesn't want to be left out of the fun while she isn't interested in dating either.
This is my 3rd Babymouse and I finally figured out that the narrator talks directly to Babymouse sometimes. Haha, I have to laugh at myself. I'm still learning to ready a graphic novel. They are always changing rules and you have to be quick to keep up, hense, it took me 3 books to catch this.
This is entertaining and pretty typical valentine's story. I do love that there is a giraffe classmate. I adore giraffe's.
This is my 3rd Babymouse and I finally figured out that the narrator talks directly to Babymouse sometimes. Haha, I have to laugh at myself. I'm still learning to ready a graphic novel. They are always changing rules and you have to be quick to keep up, hense, it took me 3 books to catch this.
This is entertaining and pretty typical valentine's story. I do love that there is a giraffe classmate. I adore giraffe's.
May 2, 2011
My daughter read this to me at bedtime last night. And, honestly, listening to her read a graphic novel to me is pretty entertaining with all the sound effects. And the constant phrase, "Typical." Babymouse is concerned with the Valentine's Day dance--will she get invited? Will she go? Will her fairy tale come true? Ahhh, the stress! My daughter loves this series--I'm just glad she found some graphic novels that she likes....
March 12, 2011
It’s February, close to Valentine’s Day, and there’s a school dance. You all know what that means – STRESS for Babymouse! Will someone ask her to the dance? Well, she can always go with her good friend Wilson, right? Ack, no . . . turns out he’s asked Penny! And when no requests come, Babymouse bravely decides to ask someone herself. Oh, but Duckie has asked Kathy Bear. And so on and so on. What is Babymouse to do?
If you're familiar with the Babymouse books, you already know she has a vivid imagination. She dreams a lot, often with literary references. This book is no different – here you’ll see Babymouserella or is it Sleeping Babymouse? Babymouse courted by Romeo, “Wherefore art thou fair Babymouse?” and Babymouse as Scarlett being rescued by Rhett Mouse from Gone with the Wind – or not: “Frankly, my dear Scarlett, I don’t need a date.” Babymouse bravely decides she doesn’t need a date either, and goes to the dance alone. And just when she’s thinking that she’s made a big mistake, someone does come along.
Note to adults: The pinkness of Babymouse screams girl. Lots of appeal here. Babymouse confronts issues that many children can relate to, with humor. I’m not sure that all children will get all the literary/cultural allusions, but they are really funny: “No one puts Babymouse in a corner” on the dance floor – hah! This one is also has references to Romeo and Juliet, Gone with the Wind, and Cinderella, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty and the Frog Prince. Not a lot of text and an easy reading level, but enough situational appeal for a little older readers too.
If you're familiar with the Babymouse books, you already know she has a vivid imagination. She dreams a lot, often with literary references. This book is no different – here you’ll see Babymouserella or is it Sleeping Babymouse? Babymouse courted by Romeo, “Wherefore art thou fair Babymouse?” and Babymouse as Scarlett being rescued by Rhett Mouse from Gone with the Wind – or not: “Frankly, my dear Scarlett, I don’t need a date.” Babymouse bravely decides she doesn’t need a date either, and goes to the dance alone. And just when she’s thinking that she’s made a big mistake, someone does come along.
Note to adults: The pinkness of Babymouse screams girl. Lots of appeal here. Babymouse confronts issues that many children can relate to, with humor. I’m not sure that all children will get all the literary/cultural allusions, but they are really funny: “No one puts Babymouse in a corner” on the dance floor – hah! This one is also has references to Romeo and Juliet, Gone with the Wind, and Cinderella, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty and the Frog Prince. Not a lot of text and an easy reading level, but enough situational appeal for a little older readers too.
May 14, 2015
This was so sweet but weird at the same time. She would lead boys on and them break them. So sad but she liked it for some reason but they were sweet to here.
January 15, 2018
i think this book is really good because,Baby mouse struggles to find a date for valentines day dance.And she tries to look good to get someone's attention for them to ask her on a date for the dance.She even tells her mom to help her. My favorite part was when baby mouse finally found a date.
January 23, 2014
I first want to say I love Babymouse. I love her fantasies. I love the way she interacts with the narrator. It's so much fun. But this installment fell flat for me for a very specific reason.
May 22, 2008
Fifth in the Babymouse graphic novel series, this book is sure to delight young female fans of the series. Like all the Babymouse books, it is illustrated entirely in black, white, and pink. Between indulging her complicated daydreams and avoiding the mean cat bully at school, Babymouse has to find a date for the Valentine's Day dance. When no one asks her, Babymouse eventually takes matters into her own hands and goes to the dance by herself--and finds a happy ending. While Babymouse appears sassy and confident on the outside, girls will identify with her internal struggle and questions of low self-esteem when no one asks her to the dance. A short, sweet story that is sure to entertain; best for ages 7-10.
Summary from SPL: "Will Babymouse go to the Valentine's Day dance? Will she find true love? Or will Valentine's day be a Valentine's dud?"
Positively reviewed in Horn Book Magazine.
Summary from SPL: "Will Babymouse go to the Valentine's Day dance? Will she find true love? Or will Valentine's day be a Valentine's dud?"
Positively reviewed in Horn Book Magazine.
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February 22, 2016I don’t want to ruin the whole series for anyone because they are fun quick books to pick up but I want to mention the similarities that I noticed with the two series books. When I read the 5th book “Heart Breaker” I realized that Babymouse always has some sort of trouble with her locker. Something really cool within the series is that she reflects back to prior books that are intended to be read before the one you are reading, in my mind it kind of creates an inside joke. I thought it was so cool because I knew what baby mouse was talking about when she mentioned something from her first book in her 5th book so I felt like I was part of Babymouse’s life or part of the community. By the way Babymouse 5th book “Heart Breaker” is a really cool book to have around Valentine’s Day. It talks about a Valentine’s Day dance and getting asked to it and how it is okay to go alone. These books send out a lot of awesome messages and life lessons.
November 4, 2011
This was such a girly book! Throughout the story (which was laid out sort of like a comic book), Babymouse has princess fantasies about being asked to the Valentines Day Dance at her school. She can't seem to find a date, until an unsuspecting friend asks her to join him. Overall, I thought this was a very good little girl book. Probably would appeal to the 3-5 grade students, because at that point, they know what a dance is, and the ideals that go along with it. The illustrations were very simple, and again, went along with the whole comic book set up. I liked this book, but probably wouldn't include it in my classroom library unless I were to teach those grades I previously mentioned.
May 31, 2016
The Valentine's Day Dance is coming up and no one has asked Babymouse to the dance! Wilson already has a date, and Babymouse keeps striking out when she tries to ask someone to go with her. Will the dance be a Valentine's Day dream or epic fail?
On the one hand, this was a cute and comic look at a middle school Valentine's Day dance. On the other hand, I kind of wish they'd let Babymouse have a great time without eventually finding a date. Oh well. You could use this one when talking about foreshadowing, because it should be pretty obvious to readers who Babymouse is forgetting about as a potential date.
On the one hand, this was a cute and comic look at a middle school Valentine's Day dance. On the other hand, I kind of wish they'd let Babymouse have a great time without eventually finding a date. Oh well. You could use this one when talking about foreshadowing, because it should be pretty obvious to readers who Babymouse is forgetting about as a potential date.
January 13, 2023
Found this series at the library again after forgetting about it for years… This was such a fun read. I remember being addicted to these books. the art style is still so stimulating to look through!
February 1, 2018
If there were 10 stars I'd give it 10. It was really good! My favorite part was when she was looking for a date to the dance. My last favorite part was when she couldn't find a date. I really like that she decided to go to the dance alone!
Review by #MayBelleslife 7 years old
Review by #MayBelleslife 7 years old
January 24, 2018
Babymouse is trying to figure out who is going to ask her to the dance, but the problem is that no one is asaking her. In the mean time, she is hearing all her friends talk about the dates and how they are getting a new pretty dress and Babymouse is not sure how to feel or what to think. Would it be so bad if Babymouse took herself to the dance?
September 7, 2018
Heartbreaker (Babymouse #5) / by Jennifer L. Holm & Matthew Holm -- New York : Random House, c2006. (96 pages) RANGE 5 -- CHAPTER BOOKS
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 romance since it is Valentine's Day and she needs a date to the school dance. She deals with lots of self-esteem issues as the day gets closer and no one has asked her to go yet.
FORMAT: Number 5 in the Babymouse series by sister and brother team Jennifer L. Holm & Matthew Holm. In graphic novel format this series is great for beginning chapter book readers(especially girls) and makes for a quick 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. I also love that the book gives a glimpse into the next volume with a teaser page.
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: I love the movie references (that most kids might not get, but us adults will). This novel refers to Dirty Dancing, Gone with the Wind, and possibly Mission Impossible.
FAVORITE PART: is the foreshadowing on page 31 in the lower panel -- Babymouse's friend Wilson is telling her "Don't worry. Someone will ask you"...[to the dance].... and in the background is George who appears in several panels always assisting Babymouse throughout the day.
SO HERE IS A QUESTION: If the daydreams are in pink -- why is the dance with George in pink (page 88-89) and if it was a dream, why does Babymouse have a picture of them at the dance together??
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 romance since it is Valentine's Day and she needs a date to the school dance. She deals with lots of self-esteem issues as the day gets closer and no one has asked her to go yet.
FORMAT: Number 5 in the Babymouse series by sister and brother team Jennifer L. Holm & Matthew Holm. In graphic novel format this series is great for beginning chapter book readers(especially girls) and makes for a quick 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. I also love that the book gives a glimpse into the next volume with a teaser page.
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: I love the movie references (that most kids might not get, but us adults will). This novel refers to Dirty Dancing, Gone with the Wind, and possibly Mission Impossible.
FAVORITE PART: is the foreshadowing on page 31 in the lower panel -- Babymouse's friend Wilson is telling her "Don't worry. Someone will ask you"...[to the dance].... and in the background is George who appears in several panels always assisting Babymouse throughout the day.
SO HERE IS A QUESTION: If the daydreams are in pink -- why is the dance with George in pink (page 88-89) and if it was a dream, why does Babymouse have a picture of them at the dance together??
March 2, 2014
Babymouse is a fun and simple black and white graphic novel series with a superstar at the center. She may be in middle school, but she is a force to be reckoned with and her smart, sassy and stubborn personality always gets her in to trouble, and then gets her out of it. This time she has to be confident on the inside and brave on the outside.
In this episode, Babymouse is faced with the excitement and terror of Valentine's Day and a school dance. When no one asks her to go, Babymouse has to come up with her own plan, and find the courage and self-confidence to make it happen. The fear of being an outcast, the awkwardness of social situations that are sometimes hurtful and unintentional, and the way things always work out in the end are a good formula for tweens, as they try to navigate the same struggles and scenarios in their lives.
This graphic novel series is very approachable for reluctant readers and is especially appealing for middle school ages who will identify with Babymouse's self-doubt and her desire to be liked (even loved) by her peers.
In all honesty, I did not expect that the Babymouse series would have a big following among the boys in this age group but after talking to a children's librarian in my local library, I found it had a very high circulation rate with both boys and girls. Similar to the "Franny K. Stein" series by Jim Benton, Babymouse appeals to boys not only because it is a graphic novel but because her personality, mishaps, and adventures speak to all middle school-age kids. And I loved that the bully in this series is, of course, a cat.
Age Range: 7 - 10 years
Grade Level: 2 - 5
Series: Babymouse (Book 5)
Paperback: 96 pages
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers; English Language edition (December 26, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0375837981
ISBN-13: 978-0375837982
In this episode, Babymouse is faced with the excitement and terror of Valentine's Day and a school dance. When no one asks her to go, Babymouse has to come up with her own plan, and find the courage and self-confidence to make it happen. The fear of being an outcast, the awkwardness of social situations that are sometimes hurtful and unintentional, and the way things always work out in the end are a good formula for tweens, as they try to navigate the same struggles and scenarios in their lives.
This graphic novel series is very approachable for reluctant readers and is especially appealing for middle school ages who will identify with Babymouse's self-doubt and her desire to be liked (even loved) by her peers.
In all honesty, I did not expect that the Babymouse series would have a big following among the boys in this age group but after talking to a children's librarian in my local library, I found it had a very high circulation rate with both boys and girls. Similar to the "Franny K. Stein" series by Jim Benton, Babymouse appeals to boys not only because it is a graphic novel but because her personality, mishaps, and adventures speak to all middle school-age kids. And I loved that the bully in this series is, of course, a cat.
Age Range: 7 - 10 years
Grade Level: 2 - 5
Series: Babymouse (Book 5)
Paperback: 96 pages
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers; English Language edition (December 26, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0375837981
ISBN-13: 978-0375837982
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November 28, 2012I thought the Baby Mouse: Cupcake Tycoon by Jennifer Holm & Matthew Holm is a graphic novel and is one of thirteen. The story is about a mouse named Baby mouse . She had a accident in the library which caused the books damage. Her teacher decided to have a fund raiser to help replace the damage to the books. She asked for all the students to get Involved selling cupcakes. At first BabyMouse didn’t want to help with it but when she found out that the winner will get a prize she changed her mind. Selling cupcakes wasn’t as easy as she thought it would be and she had to overcome a few challenges if she wanted to win.
story was Interesting and the illustrations were great. I’m not a comic book fan so I had to force myself to read it. For the most part the plot was interesting but on certain pages I became overwhelmed. I guess it was too many bubbles and sometimes I didn’t know how to follow them. However if graphic novels can get children interested in reading then that’s all that matter. I would use graphic novels in the classroom by putting them on a table or shelf so that students could read them at their leisure. I also found a website on how to use graphic novels in a lesson plan so that would be something to look into.
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story was Interesting and the illustrations were great. I’m not a comic book fan so I had to force myself to read it. For the most part the plot was interesting but on certain pages I became overwhelmed. I guess it was too many bubbles and sometimes I didn’t know how to follow them. However if graphic novels can get children interested in reading then that’s all that matter. I would use graphic novels in the classroom by putting them on a table or shelf so that students could read them at their leisure. I also found a website on how to use graphic novels in a lesson plan so that would be something to look into.
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October 3, 2012
The main character, Babymouse, is trying to find a date for the Valentine’s day dance. She feels like everyone already has a date and cannot find anyone to go with her. She ends up going alone and when she is about to leave because she is not having fun, Georgie asks her to dance and she ends up having a good night! For the majority of this book Babymouse is usually at school, where she often daydreams about being a princess and having a prince rescue her. These daydreams usually have different aspects from famous fairytales, such as Cinderella, Snow White, and Sleeping Beauty. The illustrations cover the whole page and are in black and white, with some pink throughout. On most pages, the illustrations are set up like a comic book. The narrator and Babymouse interact with each other throughout the book and it brings a humorous element to the story. This is the fifth book in the series of BabyMouse books. It is an enjoyable book that I would recommend for third through fifth graders, who might be able to sometimes relate to Babymouse.
February 14, 2018
This is the fifth book in the Babymouse series by Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm. The plot centers on Babymouse trying to find a date to the school Valentine's Day dance.
She experiences a lot of frustration and mixed emotions over the prospect of inviting one of her classmates to be her escort. Her imagination runs wild, as usual, and she imagines herself in many different and fantastic scenarios. The cartoonish illustrations are filled with black, white and lots of pink and are typical for the series.
Our youngest really likes these books. They are quick reads and she finishes them as soon as we get them from the library. I'm sure that we'll quickly read through this series.
She experiences a lot of frustration and mixed emotions over the prospect of inviting one of her classmates to be her escort. Her imagination runs wild, as usual, and she imagines herself in many different and fantastic scenarios. The cartoonish illustrations are filled with black, white and lots of pink and are typical for the series.
Our youngest really likes these books. They are quick reads and she finishes them as soon as we get them from the library. I'm sure that we'll quickly read through this series.
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December 14, 2013This is the perfect graphic novel for girls. My reading buddy just ate this story up when we read it and she liked it so much, she had her mom buy her a few of the others to read at home, and that is the reason there are books out there in the world. It may just take one book to spark the child into reading more. I was so happy I could introduce this book to my reading buddy. I do recommend this book for all little girls out there that want to read graphic novels but can not find on that appeals to them. I also recommend this book for students who are reluctant readers. A book like this may not pose as much of a challenge for them and in return give them the confidence about reading they have been wanting all along.
I would recommend this book for grades 3rd through 8th.
I would recommend this book for grades 3rd through 8th.
December 7, 2017
This particular graphic novel is perfect for the third to fourth maybe even fifth grade girl. On this adventure it is Babymouse's favorite holiday, valentine's day! Painted in all carnation pink this book goes through the inner thoughts of a young girl's heart leading up to a school dance. Babymouse deals with concepts that are easy for a young girl to relate. Sometimes boys are icky but mostly the school is even more gross. The comic style of the book incorporates many points of view due to the way the material is presented which makes it a very interactive read. Each page is filled with dialogue, internal thoughts and narration. Because the story comes from Babymouse's point of view the vocabulary is simple and would be a fun read for girls of a variety in ages.
November 21, 2011
This Babymouse novel was about Valentine's Day. Babymouse goes through all of the fairytales she knows and fantisizes about her prince charming asking her to the school dance. This little novel takes place in I would guess a middle school where you would see your typical clicks of mean girls, jocks, nerds, etc. I think that the comic book style of writting for this book is fun and it's nice to read something that is a little different than your typical chapter book. I think this book would be a good one for girls who are in maybe the 7th-8th grade who can relate to the many characters in this Babymouse novel.
April 1, 2012
This book was beyond cute. I personally loved this book because I like reading romantic and love novels. Valentines Day is near and babymouse is fantasizing about her prince charming coming to ask her out. I know this book would appeal to young pre-teen girls. This babymouse is full of spunk and definitely knows what she wants. This is very appealing to me, because this shows that girls can be strong and independent instead of weak and dependent. I think the author did a good job with making babymouse a strong-minded spunky girl. I've only read three of Jennifer L. Holm's babymouse books and I have fallen in love with the character babymouse.
October 26, 2023
This series has been absolutely solid and enjoyable throughout. The kids have been grabbing at these books and reading them like they were candy, which delights me to no end because two of the kids are fairly dyslexic and have a heck of a time reading. Anything that gets them interested enough to pick up a book is such a winner!
Babymouse is confronted with that dreaded event - Valentine's Day - and of course the ubiquitous dance. Her solution to not being asked is perfect, as are her fantasies. I am rather liking the locker monster more and more.
Overall, a great book. :)
[Edit to add: on re-read I still love the locker monster. Great book!]
Babymouse is confronted with that dreaded event - Valentine's Day - and of course the ubiquitous dance. Her solution to not being asked is perfect, as are her fantasies. I am rather liking the locker monster more and more.
Overall, a great book. :)
[Edit to add: on re-read I still love the locker monster. Great book!]
July 2, 2013
I am going to keep reading more Babymouse because...I...LOVE...IT!!! Jenn and Matt Holm are soooo talented. This installment touched my heart. Babymouse hasn't been asked to the Valentine's Day Dance. I was rooting for Babymouse and hoping she'd get a date. Will she remain a wallflower or will her Prince come? You MUST read Babymouse #5 Hearbreaker to find out!! I haven't mentioned it before, but some of my favorite parts are the interactions between Babymouse and the "author & illustrator." So funny! I give this 5 out of 5 YUPIs! :>
June 12, 2017
I may be writing very similar reviews for a little while. I'm looking for comics which would appeal to the type of students I work with -- mostly boys, mostly on the ASD spectrum, mostly immigrant or African American, mostly picture oriented, kinesthetic learners, mostly emergent, some in third grade reading at kindergarten level. This is far too girly and pink and maybe emotional for the boys I work with. I did like the layout -- full pages followed by pages with uncomplicated frames. The pictures in the story arc were easy to follow.
November 14, 2008
She loved valentines and it was valentines day in 4 days and there was a valentines day dance so then she waited a couple days for a date but she didnt get a date but she went to the dance by herself and there jeffery how didnt have a date but he said you are the prittest one here said jeffery then he asked her to dance with her and baby mouse said yes.
July 22, 2011
I loved this way more than I thought I would. Babymouse is adorably drawn and has the same issues as any 4th-7th grade girl might have. Who will ask me to the dance? Why is noone asking me to the dance? She eventually takes advice from her parents and goes to the dance solo. I will do a better job of recommending these to reluctant readers (or anyone) as they are more than JUST a pink comic book!
September 26, 2012
I thought this was a cute book, and it is definitely a book for girls. One of the many Babymouse series, it's about a mouse who wants to go to the Valentine's Day dance, but she can’t find a date. The storyline was funny, and its comic book style made it an entertaining read. I also liked the pictures. I found myself stopping to look at the illustrations before continuing to read because they give details about what’s going on in the story.
March 5, 2014
For 4th grade on up
This is a graphic novel which targets its intended audience. It even throws in some references for children of the ‘80s (Dirty Dancing).
Babymouse is excited that Valentine’s Day is almost here. Her problem is she doesn’t have a date to the dance. We get to see her musings and imaginings which are very entertaining along the way.
Babymouse learns that it is okay to ask a boy, that it is okay to be yourself, and more.
This is a graphic novel which targets its intended audience. It even throws in some references for children of the ‘80s (Dirty Dancing).
Babymouse is excited that Valentine’s Day is almost here. Her problem is she doesn’t have a date to the dance. We get to see her musings and imaginings which are very entertaining along the way.
Babymouse learns that it is okay to ask a boy, that it is okay to be yourself, and more.
October 31, 2015
I didn't like this one as much as others in the series because it is all about the angst of getting a date for the school dance. Way too much pressure is put on kids around all of this, and unfortunately in 2015 the pressure is still all heterosexual. But I have to admit the story is at least realistic, and (to some extent) Babymouse learns not to worry so much about "social rules" and expectations.
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