Theodore Mouse Goes To Sea

by Michaela Muntean, Lucinda McQueen (Illustrator)

Wishing to change his morning routine, Theodore Mouse uses his bed for a boat and sails off on a trip around the world.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Fiction, Fantasy, Animals, Adventure

25 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1983

Reviews

[jiji · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have a soft-spot for children's illustrated books, so my ratings really shouldn't be trusted. But what's better than a book about a purpose-seeking mouse who sails around the world on his bed in search of adventure?

I went on a bit of a Thrift Book buying splurge...I've been reading my daughter the same books over and over during the pandemic, and this was one of my buys. I especially love all the library bindings/markings on these old books, which look like they probably date back to the 80s and 90s. I love seeing different kid's names written on the inside cover page, those plastic-covered jackets they used to put on library books, the name of random libraries across the U.S stamped on the book...I even got some that had the old library card on the back inside cover. It's been a pretty nostalgic trip down (literary) memory lane.

[Malina Skrobosinski · Rating 4 out of 5]

My mother gave me a "mini" book of this to put on my bookshelf as a display item. Super cute, and a very adorable story. I can't recall ever reading this as a child, but I'm willing to bet I would have greatly enjoyed this as a youngster.

My favorite part is when he says "I will bash them and smash them!", referring to the Pirate cats. Haha!

[Lynn · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed re-visiting this with my nephews this week, from our childhood Little Golden Book collection.

[Kylie Abecca · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very adventurous and brave little Theodore Mouse. This book did open up a convo with the kids about the ways of fishing in the arctic, which was a lot of fun.

[Kevin Pieschke · Rating 5 out of 5]

A tale of the high seas for those who like to stay in bed.

[Liana Brooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favorite books as a children. So good I remembered decades later and felt a need to leave a review. Mostly because I would also like to turn my bed into a boat and sail away from everything.

Theodore is an excellent role model in these troubled times.

[Andy Turner · Rating 5 out of 5]

LOVE IT

[Marcy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute

[Megan Davis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Re-read of a childhood favorite.

[Katie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book.

[Siskiyou-Suzy · Rating 2 out of 5]

The story itself is rather sweet. Theodore Mouse dreams of going to sea, so one day he does. He turns his bed into a boat (reminiscent of Puff the Magic Dragon). His exploration is a bit limited. He appears to go to Mouse-Hawaii and Mouse-Alaska and that's it. When he encounters "bad guys," he fights them with feathers from his pillows! They make them sneeze. It's all generally very sweet if not somewhat uninspired.

[Lora]

My absolute favourite book as a toddler. My mom's favourite story was dropping me off at kindergym, coming back from parking the car, and finding me retelling it word-by-word to the whole group at what was supposed to be a 30-second sharing time. "You all look like a bunch of CHICKENS!"

[Jayetta Carter-mcfarlin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I would use this book across all elementary grade levels to teach imaging to improve reading comprehension. I would also use this book to engage third grade students in a science lesson about temperature changes.

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book has such a fun and exciting way of saying "There is no place like home". At least, as readers, we get to along with Theodore on his bed-boat adventure.

Very sweet, 1980s illustrations.

[Cara · Rating 3 out of 5]

"Theodore Mouse Goes to sea" is a story about a mouse who does the same thing every day. He decides to change up his routine and go sailing. This story could be read during a fantasy lesson to teach students that they can imagine anything. A boat can be a bed if you use your imagination.

[Cws]

JEGol-Mun

[Lenna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Too bad that Goodreads didn't have an image of the book. The illustrations are too cute!

[Nicky Enriquez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Definitely my favorite children's book of all time. I love Theodore's independence and his willingness to take on a challenge, despite being frightened by Wild Water Rats and Pirate Cats.

[Megan Phillips · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book can be used in the engage portion of a 5E lesson about temperature with 3rd graders. Different temperatures in different climates could be mentioned, while reading the book.

[Sally · Rating 5 out of 5]

So much of a childhood favourite that I let out a squeal when I found this on my shelf :D

[Lindsey Gibson]

This book is about a mouse that is bored with his routine lifestyle and wants to set out on an adventure. This book teaches to not limit yourself in life.

[Alexis Dowdell · Rating 4 out of 5]

One morning Theodore the mouse decides to wake up and go on a journey around the world. He uses his bed as a sail boat and begins exploring the seas.

[Janessa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome read! I recommend it to everyone always! Theodore is a very clever and brace mouse.

[Little Champs]

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