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Mr. Postmouse #1
یک روز با آقا موش پستچی
Mr. Postmouse has loaded up his wagon and is ready to deliver the mail. From the lofty heights of the Birds' tree houses to the inky depths of Mrs. Octopus's ship, the intrepid letter carrier lets nothing stand in the way of his deliveries. Each spread features whimsically detailed interiors of creatures' homes, which readers will pore over for delightful surprises. This is a charming introduction to the postal system and an imaginative survey of different types of homes.
28 pages
First published April 1, 2015
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Marianne Dubuc
60 books164 followersDiplômée en design graphique à l'Université du Québec à Montréal, Marianne Dubuc est auteure et illustratrice. Elle a signé une demi-douzaine de livres jeunesse, notamment deux ouvrages publiés à la rentrée 2010, Devant ma maison et Un éléphant qui se balançait...
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September 10, 2016
There’s something to be said about Québécois and their cleverness. On an episode of Anthony Bourdain’s Parts Unknown, Quebec was hailed as a gourmand’s Mecca-a place where the general population knew how to live well. It’s all about family, fine dining, and art. It should come as no surprise then that an upsurge in graphic artists turned children’s authors has also emerged there. The results have been witty tongue-in-cheek books with amazing illustrations.
Dubuc is an award-winning children’s book author and illustrator. This parcel of goodness is about a mouse who delivers mail to all his neighbors. I won’t give away which animal homes he visits, but a hint you’ll appreciate is that some of them are mythical creatures. At each home Dubuc illustrates the interior of the home like a diagram or ant farm. I know as a child I loved imagining what insect habitats were like, so I know this would have appealed to the five-year old me. This seems like a suitable nighttime read, although Henry and I were laid out after a heavy lunch and this book for company. Highly recommend with a glass of milk and a digestive biscuit...or three.
Dubuc is an award-winning children’s book author and illustrator. This parcel of goodness is about a mouse who delivers mail to all his neighbors. I won’t give away which animal homes he visits, but a hint you’ll appreciate is that some of them are mythical creatures. At each home Dubuc illustrates the interior of the home like a diagram or ant farm. I know as a child I loved imagining what insect habitats were like, so I know this would have appealed to the five-year old me. This seems like a suitable nighttime read, although Henry and I were laid out after a heavy lunch and this book for company. Highly recommend with a glass of milk and a digestive biscuit...or three.
June 6, 2015
Mr. Postmouse has a long day ahead of him. He gets to deliver all manner of deliveries to all sorts of animals.
I applaud the illustrator for all the small details. My boys 5&7 had a lot of fun searching for and discovering all the fun little items found on each page. They especially liked the rabbit burrow's bathroom...they are boys after all.
Each imaginative creation of each animal's home was fun to inspect: Bear, rabbits, birds, snakes, squirrels, dragon, mole, ants, turtle, crocodiles, octopus, flies in a dungheap (yeah, kiddos liked that one too), Big Bad Wolf (robbery by the Three Pigs in progress in the background), bats, penguins, friendly Yeti, mountain goats, skunks, a chicken coop with a suspicious package delivery, and finally, a very special delivery.
This would definitely be one to buy for a special child.
Thank you Kids Can Press and Netgalley for a free digital copy in exchange for an honest review.
I applaud the illustrator for all the small details. My boys 5&7 had a lot of fun searching for and discovering all the fun little items found on each page. They especially liked the rabbit burrow's bathroom...they are boys after all.
Each imaginative creation of each animal's home was fun to inspect: Bear, rabbits, birds, snakes, squirrels, dragon, mole, ants, turtle, crocodiles, octopus, flies in a dungheap (yeah, kiddos liked that one too), Big Bad Wolf (robbery by the Three Pigs in progress in the background), bats, penguins, friendly Yeti, mountain goats, skunks, a chicken coop with a suspicious package delivery, and finally, a very special delivery.
This would definitely be one to buy for a special child.
Thank you Kids Can Press and Netgalley for a free digital copy in exchange for an honest review.
August 1, 2019
Mr. Postmouse's rounds take him to a variety of animal residences, and through a variety of climates, but our intrepid murine hero lets nothing stand in the way of delivering the letters and parcels entrusted to his care. Whether it be a delivery of nuts for Mr. Squirrel or a worrying package for the hens, Mr. Postmouse always comes through...
Originally published in French as La tournée de facteur souris, this delightful picture-book from French-Canadian author/illustrator Marianne Dubuc has a simple enough text, and wonderfully detailed illustrations. Quite a bit of the enjoyment offered by the book comes from perusing those illustrations, and observing the many different homes, with their diverse layouts and structures. There are plenty of humorous visual details - the fact that the packages delivered to the hens is clearly a fox in disguise, for instance - to keep the reader entertained and engaged. Recommended to anyone looking for fun picture-books featuring animal characters and/or postal deliveries.
Originally published in French as La tournée de facteur souris, this delightful picture-book from French-Canadian author/illustrator Marianne Dubuc has a simple enough text, and wonderfully detailed illustrations. Quite a bit of the enjoyment offered by the book comes from perusing those illustrations, and observing the many different homes, with their diverse layouts and structures. There are plenty of humorous visual details - the fact that the packages delivered to the hens is clearly a fox in disguise, for instance - to keep the reader entertained and engaged. Recommended to anyone looking for fun picture-books featuring animal characters and/or postal deliveries.
September 5, 2018
Having first discovered Dubuc with the most wonderful The Lion and the Bird, I was pleased to find more of her work in the guise of a pair of picturebooks which follow the story of Mr. Postmouse. Known for building her narratives from the images that she sees in her head rather than having any sort of written story, Mr. Postmouse’s tale is one in which he drops off post and parcels for a range of animals ranging from a thieving magpie to a friendly dragon.
Dubuc’s story has been compared to the work of Richard Scarry and I can see the connection in how the reader is invited to look closely at all the other smaller narratives woven throughout but there is something quirky, warm and tongue-in-cheek that makes it feel different. I particularly loved the cut-away sections of the creature’s homes; those little glimpses into their lives. For me, it contains the same warmth as the Ahlberg’s Jolly Postman books but, perhaps, is a little more light and frivolous in its telling. Whatever the case, I’m going to be buying anything she puts her hands to.
Dubuc’s story has been compared to the work of Richard Scarry and I can see the connection in how the reader is invited to look closely at all the other smaller narratives woven throughout but there is something quirky, warm and tongue-in-cheek that makes it feel different. I particularly loved the cut-away sections of the creature’s homes; those little glimpses into their lives. For me, it contains the same warmth as the Ahlberg’s Jolly Postman books but, perhaps, is a little more light and frivolous in its telling. Whatever the case, I’m going to be buying anything she puts her hands to.
August 4, 2019
Shortly, Mr. Postmouse is going to be delivering the mail to every animal around the block (so to speak).
Look closely when he delivers to the Rabbit household --- my co-worker and I were not able to contain our laughter!
Marianne has done a marvelous job at illustrating animal "habitats" even if they are in conventional human homes.
Thanks to whomever suggested this author to me!
Look closely when he delivers to the Rabbit household --- my co-worker and I were not able to contain our laughter!
Marianne has done a marvelous job at illustrating animal "habitats" even if they are in conventional human homes.
Thanks to whomever suggested this author to me!
July 20, 2016
Charming picture book which follows Mr. Postmouse as he delivers mail to various animal friends at their (often wildly elaborate) homes. The story is simple, but the illustrations are very detailed and clever. If the reader looks closely, they'll have some laughs and learn some secrets about the denizens of this neighborhood. With the animal friends and the bright, cheerful colors, this book is reminiscent of a less-intense, rural version of Richard Scarry's Busytown classics. Recommended for children who like to pore over pictures to find hidden stories that go beyond the text.
September 11, 2018
A genius picture book with so much going on. I loved this book. Clever, funny, witty. Brilliant.
September 29, 2017
Burvīgs stāstiņš par pasta paciņu un vēstuļu iznēsāšanu. :) Pastnieks Pele ceļo pie visdažādākajiem dzīvniekiem, lai nogādātu viņiem sūtījumus. Ļoti patīk gan ideja, gan ilustrācijas. Man kā aktīvai pasta lietotājai šī tematika iet ļoti pie sirds. Grāmatu dāvināšu māsasmeitiņai Lainei 5 gadu dzimšanas dienā, bet pirms tam, protams, izlasīju pati! :)
May 21, 2023
Es precioso, me ha encantado. Especialmente la casa del señor lobo en el que se ve como los cerditos a modo de ladrones están sacando las ovejas.
February 19, 2022
خيلييييي بامزه بود
August 2, 2015
This ARC kindly provided by NetGalley on behalf of the publisher.
a very simple story about mr postmouse travelling to everyones’s house to deliver their mail, but the real fun is in studying the illustrations throughout the book. There are all sorts of crazy things going on that your little one will love! This is sure to generate some great conversations between you.
a very simple story about mr postmouse travelling to everyones’s house to deliver their mail, but the real fun is in studying the illustrations throughout the book. There are all sorts of crazy things going on that your little one will love! This is sure to generate some great conversations between you.
March 24, 2016
This book was so quirky and weird how could I not love it?
You guys I'm not even kidding there was a mermaid picture in THIS one too. I love this trend more please!
You guys I'm not even kidding there was a mermaid picture in THIS one too. I love this trend more please!
March 16, 2018
Knihu Pošťák Myšák doručuje by sme mohli zaradiť k obrázkovo-hľadacím knihám. Ako už samotný názov napovedá, hrdinom tejto knihy je poštár Myšiak a hlavný príbeh je o tom ako doručuje zásielky ich majiteľom. Jeho pochôdzka začína na pošte kde si naloží plný vozík balíčkov, ktoré postupne odovzdáva ich majiteľom. Chodí teda od domu k domu a kým poštár Myšiak musí zdolať aj ťažšie prekážky (vyliezť na strom, ponoriť sa pod morskú hladinu, vyliezť na vrchol hory), aby sa dostal k adresátovi, malí čitatelia môžu zatiaľ nerušene nahliadnuť do domčekov rôznych zvieratiek.
Každý domček je iný, avšak všetky sú plné zaujímavých vecí a vtipných detailov, ktoré vás zaručene pobavia. Okrem toho si môžete všimnúť ako balíčky Myšiakovi z vozíka ubúdajú, ktorú zásielku to-ktoré zvieratko obdrží a hádať komu patrí posledný balík.
Textu je skutočne máličko (dve vety na stranu), je to jednoduchá čeština, ktorá sa dá simultánne preložiť a s trochou fantázie si vymyslíte vlastné príbehy, ako to už pri čítaní obrázkovo-hľadacích kníh býva.
Ilustrácie sú čisté, v jemných farbách ako to má Marianne Dubuc vo zvyku. Formát knihy je väčší a strany síce sú klasické, avšak veľmi pevné, takže by som sa nebála knihu ponúknuť už najmenším deťom (pokojne od 18 mesiacov/2 rokov). A horná hranica? Netuším. Mimi má 5 rokov, od knihy sa nevedela odtrhnúť, bavila sa na vtipných detailoch a priznám sa, ja spolu s ňou.
náhľad do knihy tu:
https://mimimalaknihomilka.blogspot.s...
Každý domček je iný, avšak všetky sú plné zaujímavých vecí a vtipných detailov, ktoré vás zaručene pobavia. Okrem toho si môžete všimnúť ako balíčky Myšiakovi z vozíka ubúdajú, ktorú zásielku to-ktoré zvieratko obdrží a hádať komu patrí posledný balík.
Textu je skutočne máličko (dve vety na stranu), je to jednoduchá čeština, ktorá sa dá simultánne preložiť a s trochou fantázie si vymyslíte vlastné príbehy, ako to už pri čítaní obrázkovo-hľadacích kníh býva.
Ilustrácie sú čisté, v jemných farbách ako to má Marianne Dubuc vo zvyku. Formát knihy je väčší a strany síce sú klasické, avšak veľmi pevné, takže by som sa nebála knihu ponúknuť už najmenším deťom (pokojne od 18 mesiacov/2 rokov). A horná hranica? Netuším. Mimi má 5 rokov, od knihy sa nevedela odtrhnúť, bavila sa na vtipných detailoch a priznám sa, ja spolu s ňou.
náhľad do knihy tu:
https://mimimalaknihomilka.blogspot.s...
November 22, 2018
A book about Mr Postmouse's delivery round throughout the locality...seems a simple book but this is so much more! The illustrations aid to create a whole new world that the reader is readily encompassed in when given the tome to read and engage with this.
Personally, I found the narrative alone simple, and if you are someone that only reads a picture book this is definitely going to mean you miss 90% of the text. The illustrations here are the absolute highlight and they make the story witty and enjoyable for a range of ages. Each illustration carries so much more than the couple of sentence of texts accompanied by it and children will enjoy unravelling the stories of each character that Mr Postmouse meets- and children could be easily engaged with making a story for each of the characters afterwards.
A really valuable picture book to communicate the message that there are differences between picture books and picturebooks. Everyone needs to take the time to read and digest every page of this book, to truly understand its worth.
Personally, I found the narrative alone simple, and if you are someone that only reads a picture book this is definitely going to mean you miss 90% of the text. The illustrations here are the absolute highlight and they make the story witty and enjoyable for a range of ages. Each illustration carries so much more than the couple of sentence of texts accompanied by it and children will enjoy unravelling the stories of each character that Mr Postmouse meets- and children could be easily engaged with making a story for each of the characters afterwards.
A really valuable picture book to communicate the message that there are differences between picture books and picturebooks. Everyone needs to take the time to read and digest every page of this book, to truly understand its worth.
May 5, 2019
L'ho regalato a mia figlia quando aveva 4 anni e non abbiamo ancora smesso di rileggerlo. Racconta una giornata di Topo Postino, impegnato a consegnare lettere e pacchi nelle case degli animali del bosco: gli capita di portare una grossa carota alla famiglia Coniglio (divertitevi a contare quanti lettini e quante orecchiette riuscite a scorgere), di fare una sosta dal suo amico Drago per assaggiare una salsiccia alla brace, di visitare la signora Talpa che aspetta una pala motorizzata, persino di sommergersi nel mare per raggiungere pesci e piovre, di curiosare nella casa delle sorelle Pipistrello e scalare la montagna innevata fino alla tana del Signor Yeti.
Topo Postino è avventuroso, ma l'ultimo pacco è sicuramente il più speciale: un regalo per il compleanno del suo topolino Tommaso!
Oltre a curiosare all'interno delle case degli animali, si possono cercare nel bosco gli oggetti smarriti (ciambelle gassate, guanti, scarpe, ombrelli, palloncini, conchiglie, tozzi di formaggio...). Non ci si annoia mai con Topo Postino!
Topo Postino è avventuroso, ma l'ultimo pacco è sicuramente il più speciale: un regalo per il compleanno del suo topolino Tommaso!
Oltre a curiosare all'interno delle case degli animali, si possono cercare nel bosco gli oggetti smarriti (ciambelle gassate, guanti, scarpe, ombrelli, palloncini, conchiglie, tozzi di formaggio...). Non ci si annoia mai con Topo Postino!
November 22, 2018
The illustrations within this text are definitely the highlight. All those there is text within the book, I would say it could be more useful and equally weighted with the engagement of the illustrations if there was more substance to it.
February 8, 2018
Burvīga skatāmgrāmata ar smalkām detaļām bagātām ilustrācijām. Ir ko pētīt gan bērniem, gan vecākiem. Piecgadnieks jau kuro reizi prasa "palasīt" grāmatiņu, kas nozīmē, ka ir laba :)
April 5, 2018
Moc milá knížka. Krásné ilustrace, které přímo lákají k vyprávění si s dětmi.
November 3, 2018
Äärmiselt toredate illustratsioonidega nunnu lugu.
Soovitus kõigile lapsevanematele ja lapsemeelsetele (:
Soovitus kõigile lapsevanematele ja lapsemeelsetele (:
January 24, 2019
Ļoti jauka bilžu grāmata. Ne ko pielikt, ne ko atņemt.
March 13, 2020
I love these kinds of illustrations, where the reader gets a peek into different houses/living situations. It reminded me of Busy Bunny Days.
March 29, 2022
Fantastiskas ilustrācijas, tik detalizētas un ar izdomu. Papildus rakstītajam tekstam, daudz ko pārrunāt ar četrgadnieci👍 Izvēles grāmata, jau kuro vakaru!
April 20, 2018
Bien que je ne sois pas un fervent admirateur du travail de Marianne Dubuc (excepté pour l'album Je ne suis pas ta maman), je dois avouer qu'elle sait toujours regrouper tous les éléments nécessaires pour interpeller les enfants lors de la lecture et les inviter à découvrir l'univers bâti. Une aventure somme toute assez stable (pas vraiment d'éléments déclencheurs), mais quand même passionnante à suivre!
October 24, 2019
Not engaging.
June 5, 2024
tafanejaria totes les cases que em deixessin i la Marianne ens ho permet🫶🏻 per llegir detingudament
September 2, 2015
Think of all the positive children’s book descriptors you can and they probably apply to this book! The story is relatively simple and charming but the illustrations are phenomenal- so detailed and beautiful giving glimpses into the homes of all the creatures to whom Mr Postmouse delivers the mail. It is fascinating to look at all the hidden, unexpected, yet appropriately quirky features in each home and the pictures enthral children sharing the book. It is the sort of book where you read the text then spend ages sharing, laughing and pointing out different things spotted on each page.
In class this is the sort of book that children will love to keep exploring for the fine detail in the illustrations. It could easily be used as a stimulus for children to design similar homes for other creatures or to write descriptions of the homes as if they were being put up for sale. Definitely a book I’d have loved to share with my daughter when she was younger and one I’d love to use with children in school. Highly recommended!
Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley, too, for letting me read an ARC of this book in exchange for this, an honest review.
In class this is the sort of book that children will love to keep exploring for the fine detail in the illustrations. It could easily be used as a stimulus for children to design similar homes for other creatures or to write descriptions of the homes as if they were being put up for sale. Definitely a book I’d have loved to share with my daughter when she was younger and one I’d love to use with children in school. Highly recommended!
Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley, too, for letting me read an ARC of this book in exchange for this, an honest review.
March 7, 2016
Mr. Postmouse's Rounds is a charming story with creative, detailed, and humorous illustrations. It follows Mr. Postmouse's mail delivery through his diverse community of animal (and fantastical) friends. As he drops off parcels at each creature's dwelling, he encounters a moment in their lives at home that readers can relate to, such as: Father Bunny preparing a meal for his children; a homing pigeon planning a vacation; Mrs. Alligator sitting down to a good book and snack; mountain goats playing a game of catch, etc. Author/Illustrator Marianne Dubuc does a wonderful job of depicting each animal in his/her own unique domicile above ground, underground, and even underwater. As he wraps up his busy day of deliveries, Mr. Postmouse heads home to bring a very important package for his little mouse's birthday. An entertaining story about how we rely and work with one another in our community. Also, if you like Richard's Scarry's books, you will love Mr. Postmouse's Rounds! Recommended for preschool thru 1st grade. Reviewed by: Alyson D., Youth Services, Vernon Area Public Library
December 23, 2015
This book is wonderful! Mr. Postmouse loads up his wagon and his rounds begin. There's not too much text, but all the magic is in the illustrations, beautiful and full of details (and jokes) to discover. Each page is an amazing opportunity to take a look at the inside of different type of homes, burrows, some under the ground, on trees, or underwater, on the top of the hill, inside the hive and the anthill, and many more.
Dubuc is certainly a skillful illustrator. It's evident in each picture all the care and thought that was put there. All and every page is worth a good few minutes to enjoy, look, laugh, comment and touch it. It's not a book to read alone, but to share.
I highly recommend you to follow Mr. Postmouse in his rounds!
Age range: 2 to 8 years old
I received this copy from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Check out more children's book reviews in my Reviews in Chalk Blog!
Dubuc is certainly a skillful illustrator. It's evident in each picture all the care and thought that was put there. All and every page is worth a good few minutes to enjoy, look, laugh, comment and touch it. It's not a book to read alone, but to share.
I highly recommend you to follow Mr. Postmouse in his rounds!
Age range: 2 to 8 years old
I received this copy from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Check out more children's book reviews in my Reviews in Chalk Blog!
January 14, 2024
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آقا موش پستچی مسئول رساندن نامهها و بستهها به خانهی حیوانات مختلف است. در هر صفحه آقا موش به در خانهی یکی از حیوانات میرود تا بستهاش را به او برساند و چیزی که مخاطب میبیند تصویر برش خوردهای از داخل خانهی آن حیوان است. تصویری پر از جزییات که میتواند مخاطب کودک را ساعتها سرگرم کشف کند یا با قلقلک دادن قوهی تخیل او، از دل هر جزء قصهی جدیدی به وجود آورد. هر صفحه از کتاب را میتوان کتاب مستقلی با چند داستان به حساب آورد که نه فقط یک بار، بلکه بارها و بارها میتواند ورق بخورد و شاید هر بار قصهی تازهای داشته باشد :)
این کتاب در کنار سرگرم کنندگی که ویژگی اصلی آن است، برای آموزش کودکان در مورد ویژگیها و تنوع زندگی حیوانات نیز مناسب است.
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+ اولین کتاب ۲۰۲۴ که با شازده کوچولوی ۴ ساله خوانده شد 😊
آقا موش پستچی مسئول رساندن نامهها و بستهها به خانهی حیوانات مختلف است. در هر صفحه آقا موش به در خانهی یکی از حیوانات میرود تا بستهاش را به او برساند و چیزی که مخاطب میبیند تصویر برش خوردهای از داخل خانهی آن حیوان است. تصویری پر از جزییات که میتواند مخاطب کودک را ساعتها سرگرم کشف کند یا با قلقلک دادن قوهی تخیل او، از دل هر جزء قصهی جدیدی به وجود آورد. هر صفحه از کتاب را میتوان کتاب مستقلی با چند داستان به حساب آورد که نه فقط یک بار، بلکه بارها و بارها میتواند ورق بخورد و شاید هر بار قصهی تازهای داشته باشد :)
این کتاب در کنار سرگرم کنندگی که ویژگی اصلی آن است، برای آموزش کودکان در مورد ویژگیها و تنوع زندگی حیوانات نیز مناسب است.
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+ اولین کتاب ۲۰۲۴ که با شازده کوچولوی ۴ ساله خوانده شد 😊
January 1, 2016
Oh man! I need this book! For me! It is divine! I love love love the illustrations and it reminds me of the Richard Scarry books I read as a child which I adored and read and read and read.
This book has illustrations that are highly appealing. Quite simple in execution but so detailed also. Even the trees have hundreds of individual leaves! One could spend hours looking at each page and I love that about these illustrations!
Overall, I am rating this one a five because I WANT this on my bookshelf permanently. I don't even care whether my children like it or not. I would buy it solely for myself!
(Sure you could use it as an educator too for more serious stuff).
This book has illustrations that are highly appealing. Quite simple in execution but so detailed also. Even the trees have hundreds of individual leaves! One could spend hours looking at each page and I love that about these illustrations!
Overall, I am rating this one a five because I WANT this on my bookshelf permanently. I don't even care whether my children like it or not. I would buy it solely for myself!
(Sure you could use it as an educator too for more serious stuff).
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