Marshall, the Courthouse Mouse: A Tail of the U.S. Supreme Court

by Cheryl Shaw Barnes, Peter W. Barnes (Illustrator)

Children learn about the Supreme Court and the legal system through the work of Marshall J. Mouse, Chief Justice of the United Mice of America.

Genres: History, Childrens, Government, Picture Books

32 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 1998

Reviews

[Kris Tyler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great resource for 4/5 grade social studies!

[Margaret Chind · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am over the top excited about this new three book release from Little Patriot Press including a book for each branch of government. Always we love reading, and books that educate are even better. Learning about the government is not always fun (unless a field trip is involved) but I think these books have managed to do it! Peter Barnes and his illustrator wife Cheryl have an incredible find in their teamwork and I'm really delighted to have discovered these books.

Marshall The Courthouse Mouse is adorable. The illustrations are fantastic and fun with an interactive where's the turtle feature that keep interest as well. The rhythm and rhyme of each and every page is attractive and pleasing to the ear. The concepts and vocabulary covered are great and can easily lead into a lesson on what's what in the U.S. Supreme Court. The mouse characters and mouse law is adorable in my opinion and a great, if silly, example to show just what we mean on concepts that are often times larger than a budding learners understanding. I'm so happy with this book!

*Thanks to Little Patriot Press for providing a copy for review.*

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[Linda · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is twenty years old, donated to my used bookstore. It doesn't surpass all the RBG books out for older students, but if you want a book that thoroughly offers the background history and the way courts, especially the Supreme Court, works in an accessible way for young children, it is a good one. Told in verse with fun examples like the case considered that all mice must eat a different cheese every day, against freedom of choice! There is an extra historical note at the back for parents and teachers with more detailed information.

[Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

A nice introduction to court cases, justices and the supreme court.

[Annie Gordon · Rating 2 out of 5]

I understand how difficult it is to explain the Supreme Court to a lower Grammer kid, but this book was NOT it. I think it made my kids even more confused and wad not helpful.

[Kira Richardson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book for K-5 because it has important information that is condensed. The book has full page illustrations and rhymes, so all ages would enjoy it. The older grades can have this book as an introduction to an entire unit, and it would be a great preview. The book discusses the role and responsibilities of the Supreme Court and its justices and also highlights the Bill of Rights. This would be great to integrate into Social Studies so that students can begin to familiarize themselves with the terminology. Younger grades would also enjoy this book and teachers could read it to students who are curious about the subject.

[Gretchen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Want to learn about the US Supreme Court? Just follow our guide Marshall the Courthouse Mouse as he leads through the Department of Justice. Another book that uses a mouse to teach us civics and some history.

[Mandy]

The Supreme Court's job is to protect everyone's rights granted by our Constitution. Often those rights go into question and the Supreme Court has to help make decision. The process is told in a fun way using mice who are told what kind of cheese to eat each day. Is that right/fair for all mice?

[Rachel]

Great book to use to teach about the judicial branch

[Rima Halig · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Tail of the U.S Supreme Court, gives you a hint that this story is too cute. Tells the story of mice fighting for their rights while talking about cases, Congress etc.

[April · Rating 4 out of 5]

Super informative great little book all about the Supreme Court. Loved the illustrations!