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The Brownest Mouse in Town

Tarah L Gear author Christine Cuddihy illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Owlet Press

Published:6th Aug '19

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The Brownest Mouse in Town cover

Pay a visit to the Polka Dot Pet Shop...where every pet is marvellous, magical and unique. Every pet that is, except a plain, brown mouse who doesn't feel special at all and longs to fit in. This heartfelt story of self-acceptance teaches young readers not to judge by appearances and to believe in their abilities, even if they aren't the loudest, boldest or most popular. With a bold art style and inclusive illustrations featuring a diverse communityit features a simple rhyming style that young readers will love. Celebrates smaller domestic pets, not usually featured in picture books like hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, fish and even snails.This book was selected by Save The Children, for their 2020 #savewithstories campaign read by Sienna Miller.

"This book helps teach, uniqueness and to not judge others based on appearances" - @thefinchfamilylife on Instagram ; "It is not only bright and enticing to children but also teaches them to not judge by appearances, to be proud of their uniqueness and to believe in their own strengths which are such important skills to teach our children" - @too_tired_to_trish on Instagram ; "It’s a wonderful story that promotes the idea that everyone has something important to give, even if you think that everyone else has more to offer than you" - @mancunianmum on Instagram

ISBN: 9781999762889

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36 pages