Little Mouse is Absolutely, Completely, TOTALLY FINE!

Amused mouse, confused mouse. Such a very jealous mouse.   

Welcome to Mousetown, where many busy mice are all feeling various emotions. But can you spot which mouse is which. Who’s excited? Who’s shy? Who’s calm? 

With each page turn, there is a different scene filled with mice doing everyday things like swinging on swings, buying cakes and jumping into swimming pools. The bouncy text lists the feelings and so gives the child reader an opportunity to point at the mouse they think fits the bill. This provides the chance to discuss body language and emotions, and to possibly discuss how the child feels themselves. Importantly, there are a few ‘negative’ emotions and qualities included, such as anger, meanness and being ‘bad’ (dropping litter), yet the overall tone is relatively light, and it ends on a positive note of bravery.  

The friendly illustrations are full of energy and detail, and the Richard Scarry-like feel of hustle and bustle will mean young children will enjoy poring over each page to spot details. There’s also a useful spread at the end about body language and how to work out what it means, including how important it is to understand others’ feelings. Useful and fun!