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I originally picked this book up because I recognized the illustrator and was interested in seeing more of his illustrations. This ended up being a really cute book with an important message. The story was actually almost like Stuart Little meets Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH . ;) Obadiah was a nic Leggi tutto

James Patterson's name may be blazing on the cover and spine but it is because of the co-author, Chris Grabenstein, that I picked up this book. It's a truly delightful animal fantasy with themes of being different, lab use of animals, and the sense of family. I have an affinity for books suitable fo Leggi tutto

Library copy Isaiah, an electric blue mouse, escapes from an evil research laboratory but leaves his family behind. He manages to land in a very disorganized house with food all over the place, and a large contingent of resident mice who are glad to take him in. He also makes the acquaintance of a be Leggi tutto

I loved everything about brave little blue Isaiah, the mouse escapee from the Lamina Laboratory. He has extraordinary intellect and compassion for others, even his arch enemy the red-tailed hawk's babies. This exciting mouse adventure will appeal to fans of Charlotte's Web and The Tale of Despereaux Leggi tutto

I'm an adult and I loved this book!!!!

This book will be published in December; I received an ARC a couple of days ago. Chris Grabenstein has done another excellent job of creating a world for kids AND adults. And mice, of course. I look forward to reading this aloud to at least one of my grandchildren. The boys, who are older, should en Leggi tutto

Isaia are personalitatea lui Stuart Little și nasul lui Ratatouille. Dar de ce trebuie să îl cheme pe motan Lucifer?

Chris and James have done it again! This book I will admit started a little slow oddly enough despite a decent amount of action but once Isaiah reached his new mischief it hit the pedal to the metal! It's like Ms. Frisby crossed with Truckers with a little Ratatouille to boot! And it sets up a seque Leggi tutto

Rainbow Challenge: Red Sweet story. I actually think this would make a great read aloud for younger kids because it would extend their vocabulary and it has nice short chapters. Elementary teachers, take note!

I received a free copy of this book at ALA from the publisher. loved it! fantastic story and art about a talking mouse, his mischief (family) and adventures. stealing mice aside, it has good morals and is suitable for children who can read picture books (7-12ish) or to be read to younger kids. I'll