Can one word change a friendship? In Mia’s Mouses, a young girl learns that lesson firsthand as she meets three friendly companions and embarks on a charming journey through the quirks of English. This multi-award-winning picture book is a heartwarming tale of discovery that makes grammar fun, guiding young readers through the world of irregular plural nouns with heart and humor. A proud recipient of the 2024 PenCraft 1st Place Award, the Readers’ Choice Book Award, and the American Writing Award, this debut by Joseph L. Licari is a must-have for every K–3 bookshelf.
In Mia’s Mouses, children will:
- Meet Mia and Her Mouse Friends: Mia is a young girl who loves to dance and learn. One day, she makes friends with three cute little mice in her yard: Squeaky, who likes to play, tease, and sneeze; Nibbles, who likes to eat; and Speedy, the fastest mouse of all!
- Learn About Plural Nouns: Follow Mia’s journey as she discovers the world of regular and irregular plural nouns… girls, foxes, feet, shrimp, children, puppies, and more!
- Celebrate Sharing: Mia enjoys learning new things, and when she does, she loves sharing her knowledge with her friends.
- Be Inspired by Engaging Storytelling: Vibrant illustrations, playful rhymes, and relatable characters captivate young readers and parents alike.
What Readers Are Saying:
- “What an adorable book! It is so cute, and the illustrations are beautiful! I recommend to all young readers out there! – Janae
- “ A delightful children’s story that captivates by having fun with education. I enjoyed reading this to my children. They loved the dancing mice. Highly recommended.” – Frank
- “As a speech and language therapist, this book is really handy to reinforce the irregular plural rule when working with children. ” – CJW
- “I’d recommend this book to any Kindergarten teacher who is struggling to get kids to concentrate on the rules – this book will make it enjoyable rather than a slog.” – Nikki
