In My Patch

In My... Chronicle

by sara-gillingham

Turn the colorful die-cut pages of these irresistible board books to discover just what makes little mouse's pumpkin patch so cozy. Is it the curling pumpkin vines? No, it's their loving families! Bright pictures, sweet reassuring messages, unique layered pages, and an adorable finger puppet combine to create interactive reading and playtime fun!

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Animals

12 pages, Board book

First published September 1, 2010

Reviews

[Nathan Meier · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good! The finger puppet allows some improvisation. I like that all the friends make another appearance on the last page.

[Luisa Knight · Rating 3 out of 5]

Don't miss the fact, like I did, that the little mouse is a finger puppet. It makes for a lamer reading of the story, haha!

Ages: 1 - 3

Cleanliness: nothing to note.

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[Eva_Amaré · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots and lots of giggles were had with the finger puppet. Short book with easy and simple text. Not crazy about the illustrations, but again, there's a finger puppet and what more do you really need?🐭🐜🐜

[Hope L. Justice · Rating 4 out of 5]

As far as board books go, this author is great. Kudos Gillingham. I think board books when they are reviewed, get stiffed because they are so simple. But these are great tools for pre-literature children and improve greatly early literacy skills in a multitude of methodology. The finger puppets are darling, and sturdy, making this purchase really a bang for you buck. These books are simple glimpses into ecosystems and the habits of animals, while still being great bed time reads. Excellent visual aid for those types of learners, and the series show layers and depth through cutouts, adorable simple illustrations with a color palette that is accurate (Pastels for spring) with tactile aid (touching the puppet), as well as the ability for the child to hone fine motor skills and practice oral repetition by in turn reading the parent the book. Excellent board book series.

[Miss Pippi the Librarian · Rating 5 out of 5]

A baby mouse shares his life in the pumpkin patch with his family. Short, sweet story book with an attached finger puppet. A great fall read.

2016 storytime theme: baby storytime
2017 storytime theme: baby storytime: fall
2019 storytime theme: baby storytime: fall
2024 storytime theme: baby - fall
2025 storytime theme: baby - Fall Thanksgiving

Reviewed from a library copy.

[Ashley · Rating 3 out of 5]

I've read 4 other of these book by her with my 29 month old daughter.
We always liked them every time I've read them with her.

1)In My Meadow (my favorite)
2)In My Ocean
3)In My flower
4)In My Jungle

[Paula · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great book for little kids! Bright colors and a cute little finger puppet mouse help introduce ones to Fall, pumpkins, and mice.

[Katterley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mice are a favorite during story time and this one was no exception!