![]() ![]() ![]() Now Henry is driving cars, avoiding cats, escaping rats, and all before the upcoming mouse Masquerade. Henry Whiskers and his cousin Jeremy get up to the usual high jinks young mice get up to, but when Henry’s little sister Isabel goes missing at the same time that the humans decide to clean the house up, the usually bookish big brother goes on the adventure of his life. Called Queen Mary’s Dollhouse, it also plays host to the Whiskers family, a clan of mice that has maintained the house for generations. In Windsor Castle there sits a “dollhouse like no other,” replete with working plumbing, electricity, and even a full library of real, tiny books. The Mouse and the Motorcycle (1965) upgrades to The Mice and the Rolls-Royce. Ultimately, two poignant messages emerge: Fear is to be defeated only when one is ready, and one does not have to be like everyone else in order to love and be loved.Ī funny and pure tale proving that love conquers all. The digital cartoon illustrations are simple yet engaging and accurately capture the life and artifacts of a seaside Viking village however, some details in the art may be too miniscule for young eyes. The text is heartfelt but will also make readers laugh, and the asides add voice to the story. Young readers will learn the Nordic word for hi and enjoy following Stig’s adorable kittens, who are invested in their owner’s quest and add humor and emotion to every page. ![]() After several failed attempts to deliver the letter from land, he ventures out onto the water and embarks on a journey that tests his bravery and loyalty. The big problem is that Stig dislikes and fears the ocean. That night, he writes her a love letter, and the next day he has to figure out how to get it to her, as she is now across the sea. One day, he unexpectedly meets another White Viking named Ingrid and becomes quite smitten with her. Stig, a White Viking, loves fresh air, stew, kittens, and drawing hearts. A sensitive, timid Viking crosses the ocean to woo a bold and fearless maiden in this refreshing picture book. ![]()
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