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I'm Not Moving, Mama
"I'm Not Moving, Mama!"is Little Mouse's constant refrain, as Mama packs up his favorite things in preparation for the family's move. But for each thing about his old home Little Mouse can't bear to leave behind, Mama tells him of something they'll share in their new home -- until Little Mouse realizes that what's most important is being together, even if it is in someplace new.
- GenresPicture BooksChildrens
32 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1990
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About the author
Nancy White Carlstrom
76 books24 followersNancy White Carlstrom has written more than 50 books for children, including the Jesse Bear series with illustrator Bruce Degan.
Born the daughter of steel mill worker William J. and Eva (Lawrence) White, Nancy White Carlstrom was born in Washington, Pennsylvania, on August 4, 1948. She practiced writing poetry, enjoyed reading books like Little Women, and wanted to become a children’s book author at an early age. Carlstrom worked in the children’s department of her local library in Washington during her high school years. She graduated from Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois, majoring in Elementary Education and earning her B.A. in 1970, also studying at Harvard Extension School and Radcliffe from 1974 to 1976. In September of 1974, she married David R. Carlstrom, later a pilot and a marketing director at Fairbanks International Airport. They had two children—Jesse and Joshua.
She draws inspiration from her 18 years living in Alaska, volunteer experiences in Africa and Haiti, and raising her two sons.
Born the daughter of steel mill worker William J. and Eva (Lawrence) White, Nancy White Carlstrom was born in Washington, Pennsylvania, on August 4, 1948. She practiced writing poetry, enjoyed reading books like Little Women, and wanted to become a children’s book author at an early age. Carlstrom worked in the children’s department of her local library in Washington during her high school years. She graduated from Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois, majoring in Elementary Education and earning her B.A. in 1970, also studying at Harvard Extension School and Radcliffe from 1974 to 1976. In September of 1974, she married David R. Carlstrom, later a pilot and a marketing director at Fairbanks International Airport. They had two children—Jesse and Joshua.
She draws inspiration from her 18 years living in Alaska, volunteer experiences in Africa and Haiti, and raising her two sons.
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June 2, 2014
In this simple but sweet book. A family of mice are packing up and moving to a new house. All along the little boy tells his mother that she can take his book, or his train, or his toys etc but he's not moving. And every time the little boy tells his mama this she very gently tells him but if you stayed here I wouldn't have anyone that can help open my fence gate, or help me read the books, etc. Making him feel important and special. A good book to help your child if you are having to move to a new home.
November 4, 2016
I think this would be a great book as an independent read for a student that is moving but is not excited about it. The little mouse is very upset that his parents are making him move and in the end he realizes that what's important is being with his family.
August 9, 2008
Author of the JESSE BEAR books writes a great moving story for 3-6 year-old with concerns.
July 9, 2010
Random library pick.. this book is sweet and endearing. My boy hardly looked at it. =)
May 7, 2012
Touching movie book.
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