Mouse's Birthday

by Jane Yolen, Bruce Degen (Illustrator)

Mouse's tiny little house becomes the scene of a very large birthday party, when Cat, Dog, Horse, Cow, and Farmer arrive for the celebration, and suddenly Mouse needs a new house, in a whimsical cumulative rhyme. Jr Lib Guild.

Genres: Animals, Picture Books, Childrens, Storytime

44 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1993

About the author

Jane Yolen is a novelist, poet, fantasist, journalist, songwriter, storyteller, folklorist, and children’s book author who has written more than three hundred books. Her accolades include the Caldecott Medal, two Nebula Awards, the World Fantasy Award, three Mythopoeic Awards, the Kerlan Award, two Christopher Awards, and six honorary doctorate degrees from colleges and universities in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Born and raised in New York City, the mother of three and the grandmother of six, Yolen lives in Massachusetts and St. Andrews, Scotland.

Reviews

[DivaDiane SM · Rating 4 out of 5]

My son was instantly captivated by the illustrations in this book. Mouse has an adorable, yet very small house. It's his birthday so all his friends and the farmer come calling with gifts trying to squeeze into his house. The last guest does it in but now, mouse has a beautiful, spacious house!

[Critley King · Rating 3 out of 5]

Mouse is having a birthday party in his small straw house--located in the middle of a barn. His friends come for a visit, but it appears his home might be too small.

I've read Jane Yolen's young adult work before, so I was excited to see this cute children's book in a local, free little library. My daughter is very entertained by the story, and the illustrations are charming.

[Lynn Davidson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mouse lived alone in a very, very, very small house. He was excited that it was his birthday, and thrilled when his much bigger friends started arriving with gifts. Somehow they all managed to squeeze into his house, which was fine until it was time to blow out the candles on his cake. Funny ending to this gorgeously illustrated story.

[Lisa Nagel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sweet and simple.

[Marilyn · Rating 2 out of 5]

Fun!

[Jessica Allen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a cute book with animal characters and a farmer. The idea that all the animals and the farmer try to squeeze into mouse's house for his birthday party is good for teaching size relations. I think this book could be read during an animal themed unit.

[Sarah Jost · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is really good for young kids learning to read. It has repetition and rhyming words making it easy to listen to and also pick up reading. It has large illustrations making it fun for kids to look at also. It is a fun story about a mouse's little house!

[Rebecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

A cute rhyming book about Mouse and his birthday.

[Paul Hankins · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's Mouse's birthday, and the whole farm is stopping by, trying to fit into Mouse's house to bring their greetings (and gifts that rhyme with "knees." Fun, playful verse from Yolen here.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

All the animals on the farm, and the farmer, are squeezing into Mouse's house to celebrate his birthday. Short and rhyming, this is a great storytime choice for younger kids.

[Paula · Rating 3 out of 5]

One after another, several animals try to squeeze into Mouse's very small house to help him celebrate his birthday.