What really happened the night Jesus was born? Matty’s mother tells him he will take part in the most important thing ever to happen in history. Why him, a meek and lowly stable mouse? All Matty the manger mouse wants to do is snuggle into the warmth of his mother and fall asleep—but the Creator of the world has another plan for him. Will the little stable mouse surrender to his own needs or bow to the will of the Savior? Children and adults will be touched by Matty’s brave little heart. As the story of that first Christmas unfolds, come join Matty and all the other stable dwellers—portrayed in lush and charming pastel illustrations.
Mouse In The Manger is a children's picture book - the Christmas story told in rhyme by Micah the mouse, who was hiding in the manger. Micah shares in rhyme what he saw and heard from the donkey, shepherds, and camel, after he accidentally becomes a secret observer of the birth of Christ. Observations made by the animals bring a new perspective to the real event written about in the Bible. The magic of rhythm and the sound of rhyming words capture the imagination, and delight children and adults alike. The book is a 36 page softcover, with 14 beautiful color illustrations by Ashley Otis that bring to life the characters in Christmas story. Questions and answers are added in a study guide for comprehension and Biblical insights, so parents and teachers can adapt to different age levels and add Biblical elaboration to the pleasure of the Christmas story.
One special night, something incredible happens! A little mouse who is being chased by a cat scurries to safety and ends up inside a home, eventually gazing at a beautifully decorated Christmas tree. As the mouse pokes through the gifts, he comes upon a book and falls into it. To his surprise, he finds himself in the stable where Jesus has just been born. He watches as shepherds come to worship the baby and tell Mary and Joseph how the angels appeared to them. This beautifully illustrated story helps children experience the nativity in all its glory through the eyes of an endearing observer!
The holiday mice are back! It’s Christmas time and the four cheerful mice merrily hang stockings, string popcorn, wrap presents, and sing carols. The little mice are so caught up in their joyful preparations that they almost forget to look out for their old enemy, the cat. Happily, their Christmas spirit is so infectious that even the cat is not immune. Simple, lively verse and colorful, action-filled illustrations convey the all anticipation and goodwill that come with the Yuletide season in this delightful read-aloud.
Of Mice and Men es una novela escrita por el autor John Steinbeck. Publicado en 1937, cuenta la historia de George Milton y Lennie Small, dos trabajadores desplazados del rancho migratorio, que se mudan de un lugar a otro en California en busca de nuevas oportunidades de trabajo durante la Gran Depresión en los Estados Unidos.
Set off on an amazing quest with this lovable orphaned mouse. The tiniest mouse in the Royal Mews is such a mystery he doesn’t even know his own name! He scampers off on a epic adventure in and around Buckingham Palace with a plan to seek the advice of Queen Victoria. The exhilarating journey takes him to strange and wonderful places, but will it help him discover who he is and where he came from? This delightful follow-up to the acclaimed Secrets at Sea from Newbery Medal winner Richard Peck is full of laughs, surprises and excitement. “This clever yarn should delight fans of animal adventure stories.” —Booklist, starred review “Readers will gleefully suspend disbelief as they trace Mouse Minor’s exciting journey.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review