hat Readers Are Saying About Micah Mouse
“This book is both funny and touching. As I read it, I'm reminded of sitting on my mother's lap, and I can hear her voice bringing Micah's wonderful adventure to life.”
– Ken Garth, Cleveland, OH
“A sweet story, beautifully told… At once old-fashioned and very new, Laura Cleveland Turner's Micah Mouse is an undiscovered classic. From its delicately rendered drawings to the soft music of its verse, this book is a treasure, an heirloom destined to be read aloud, to our children and someday to theirs.”
– Bill Marsilii, Studio City, CA
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“I loved Micah Mouse. Micah is adorable. And I loved the glossary at the end. Some of the definitions were just so funny! Overall it was a great story, terrific for all ages.”
– Caroline, age 10, Albuquerque, NM
“Micah Mouse is a delight! From the illustrations to the plot, it engages readers of all ages as they journey with Micah in search of a new home. The use of rhyme and a challenging vocabulary are just what children need to stimulate their imagination and provoke their thoughts. The emotions that Micah goes through are easily relatable to us all. I love how the words and illustrations, the new places and friends bring not only Micah, but also us, readers, to a happily ever after with a reminder that past love is never lost. What an excellent read!”
– Robin Pease, Artistic Director of Kulture Kids, Cleveland Heights, OH
“Micah Mouse is full of rich language that expands a child’s vocabulary and illustrations that will enchant readers of every age. As a teacher I can see so many ways to use this book with upper elementary students, from helping them learn about sensory language and visualizing, to teaching about poetry and using glossaries.”
– Jen Ingrassia, Manassas, VA
“A tiny mouse and his frisky friends were patiently waiting for me within the pages of this beautifully illustrated book. The author’s introductory essay, written when she created the story for her own children, offers a literary philosophy seldom seen in children’s books. Ms. Turner challenges the young with more than simple entertainment. There are some “big words” for little minds scattered throughout the pages, and the glossary at the tale’s end, filled with humorous definitions, doubles the reader’s enjoyment.
I only wish I had grandchildren whose beds I could sit by in the evenings, night by night revealing the story of a lonely little mouse and his helpful friends, sharing with young minds their growing knowledge of how entrancing a story can be.”
– Lynne Armington, Willoughby, OH
“A lovely poem, revealing and encouraging the joy of language, evoking memories of childhood, and the comfort of familiar things. Micah summons the courage to embark on his adventure. What does he find? The reward of discovering a new place, and the warmth of being with friends.”
– Anastasia Benton, Novelty, OH
“It’s hard to choose the best aspect of Micah Mouse. Is it the story’s positive message? Perhaps it’s the sweet drawings of Micah and his furry and flying friends. Or, and I think this may be my favorite part – the very funny definitions in the glossary at book’s end, which explain to young children the meanings of some of the “difficult” words? This is a tale that asks its young readers to think about, as well as enjoy, the saga of a tiny creature’s predicament, and be reassured by the satisfying resolution that unfolds.”
– Joe Kerata, retired educator, Sarasota, FL
“If you read Micah Mouse aloud, you may find yourself revisiting changes in your own life that you have feared, but ultimately adjusted to. Micah, with the support of his lovable little friends, faces the difficult reality of redefining where and what home is. Ms. Turner tells the story gently, through masterful poetry that inspires young readers to learn and understand a new word on every page. But fear not! A surprise bonus at the end of book is a wonderful, whimsical glossary of easy-to-understand definitions that are as entertaining as the story itself. (Example: Ancient: Extremely old. Even older than parents.) Highly recommended for anyone whose life has ever changed or has found comfort in the company of a wooly bear caterpillar.”
– Pat McCabe, Madison, OH
