Mostly Mice!
A Delicious Story written and illustrated by Barney Saltzberg
Two mice–one big and one small–have a terrible problem. Little Mouse is looking for a story–they’re in a book, after all! –and Big Mouse has to admit the truth. The story is gone. And (gasp!) he ate it. That is not okay with Little Mouse, who is all ready to hear a story and will settle for nothing less.
Cinderella and a Mouse called Fred written by Deborah Hopkinson
A modern-day retelling of Cinderella narrated by the mouse who becomes Cinderella’s stage coach.
The Voice in the Hollow written and illustrated by Will Hillenbrand
During a blizzard, Hubert takes a shortcut home from the library and finds himself in a story of his own when a mysterious woman appears to guide him.
Red & Green written and illustrated by Lois Ehlert
On a cold, snowy night, all is quiet throughout the house except for a small, mischievous mouse.
Mouse Seasons written and illustrated by Leo Lionni
There is more than one way to prepare for a long winter, as Frederick tells his friends in the classic story. Gathering food and other supplies is important, but gathering the smells, sounds, and sights of a beautiful day to recall later are just as vital.
Albie on his Way written by Jutta Bauer
Albie is on a mission! The king has commanded him to deliver an important message to the neighboring castle. Dutifully he dashes away. But once on his way, something comes up . . . and then another thing, and then another! What is one to do when a squirrel, a tired mother and her many children, and an old animal need Albie’s help, just has much as his king?
The Real Story written and illustrated by Sergio Ruzzier
When Cat asks Mouse how the cookie jar broke and where the cookies went, Mouse tells Cat implausible story after implausible story.
Dakota Crumb and the Secret Bookshop: a tiny treasure hunt written by Jamie Michalak
Cousin Julien has summoned Dakota Crumb to Paris to solve a mystery. A book of lost treasures has been hidden somewhere in the City of Light. Who better than Dakota to find it?
Out Cold: A Little Bruce book written and illustrated by Ryan T. Higgins
The mice want to celebrate winter doing all their favorite outdoor things. But poor Bruce is inside with a cold. Luckily, the mice decide to bring the winter fun indoors.
Nonfiction
Mice written by Louise Spilsbury
This book explores the fun parts about keeping mice as pets, and looks at their natural behavior. It describes how to properly care for a mouse including feeding, grooming, and health problems.
Paper mouse finger puppet: https://www.redtedart.com/how-to-make-a-paper-mouse-finger-puppet/
Egg carton mice craft: https://patchworkparent.blogspot.com/2019/10/egg-carton-mice.html
Easy Peasy Paper Mouse Craft: https://www.easypeasyandfun.com/easy-peasy-paper-mouse-craft/