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Little Mouse's Big Valentine

Little Mouse's Big Valentine
From HarperCollins

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Little Mouse, in an excess of creative enthusiasm, makes a valentine so enormous that no one wants it. Chagrined, he sets out on a journey [to find someone with whom to share his huge red heart]. This beguiling fable is both told and illustrated with disarming simplicity; Hurd's minimal lines are deftly expressive of his hero's subtle feelings, while his rich, watercolor tones make each page a delight. A splendid addition to the Valentine's Day shelf.

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #1164009 in Books
  • Published on: 1991-12-01
  • Released on: 1992-02-01
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 32 pages

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly
This enterprising rodent has trouble finding an ideal--and willing--recipient for his gigantic homemade valentine. PW praised the book's "delightful characterizations and bright, whimsical illustrations." Ages 3-6.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Customer Reviews

Great For Little Kids!5
Most of the Valentine stories available don't work well as read alouds for preschoolers, but this one is always a hit, AND it has a nice underlying theme of sharing with friends.It's also a wonderful story to be told with puppets at a story hour, especially if you end by giving all the children a little red valentine of their own!

Pleasant Valentine's Story!4
The watercolor illustrations are cheerfully colored, and loosely rendered. There's very little detail, which I can appreciate with simple stories. Author/illustrator Thacher Hurd conveys his ideas simply, without fanfare. The age recommendation is preschool to first grade, which is appropriate, but I think an alert 3-year old might have the attention span to listen all the way through as well. Hurd succeeds in writing and illustrating an original story about Valentine's Day that deals with friendship and sharing in a positive way. Unlike so many tales associated with this holiday where the main characters compete for the biggest or best valentine, this one is actually about giving and making new friends.