King Mouse by Cary Fagan (illustrated by Dena Seiferling)

TITLE INFORMATION

KING MOUSE

Written by Cary Fagan, illustrated by Dena Seiferling

Penguin Random House – Tundra Books, 22 pages

9780735264045, 9.24.19

BOOK REVIEW

Overall Rating = 4.75

Storyline & Concept = 4.5

Writing & Delivery = 5

Cover Marketability = 4.5

Editorial = 5

King Mouse is a very well-written, longer children’s story about the perception others have of each other, just simply by wearing a faux crown. The vocabulary is excellent, which makes reading with your children a learning experience as well. The harder words for younger children are well-timed; they don’t take away from the story, they only add more mystique and assist the flow. An adult may appreciate the ending more than a child, who may be searching for something simpler… more obvious. This children’s book was reviewed by both an adult and five-year-old jointly, and we both truly enjoyed reading it.

Sublime Line: “Crisp writing, a story that engages and challenges early readers, gorgeous illustrations, and a warming conclusion make this a must-read for all parents and older children.”

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