One winter morning, Marvin Mouse sat nibbling his breakfast and blinking in the bright cold air at the entrance of his snug underground burrow. Usually at this time of the season he would be curled up tight in a furry ball and sleeping soundly, but today was different.............................. From far away Owl was coming; he may not have heard Marvins call but he had come to fetch him. Owl had remembered where he had left Marvin so he knew where to go,.
Christmas is almost here. Marvin the mouse sets out to find the perfect present for his mommy. He knows exactly what he’s going to get and where he’s going to get it. But it’s not long before he finds himself in a scary situation. Marvin may not make it home to celebrate with his family. This picture book for children shares Marvin’s adventure, telling how during the journey he discovers the greatest gift of all.
What will Malcom and Gavin do next? Will they be caught during a sneak and peek? Can Mamie and Gabby follow through with their plan to get even with their brothers? Will their parents be able to convince them to follow the rules? How will the community they live in deal with the children’s escapades?
Adventure... True adventure creates the best stories to tell. If that is a correct statement, Marvin will be the leader of the raconteurs for the rest of his life. When Dave Howard was thinking of a new story, he wanted to honor his mentor, or as Dave would say, "tormentor," Walter "Helm" Horosko. Helm was known to say things like "Is your name Xerox? If I wanted a copy I would have copied it." "Is your name Kodak? If I wanted a picture of it I would have taken a picture." Helm pushed Dave into painting and sculpting as well. He told Dave to work outside of his comfort zone. He said "Paint what you feel not what you see." Helm and Marvin state "Be yourself don't try to become someone else. Let them be themselves and you be you." Remember, you should be an individual. Be you. Marvin wants to be a magician, not a musician, nor a beautician. He does have a love for magic all inclusive. His ways of fnding it becomes all intrusive. Meeting some interesting folk along the way, sometimes friends, sometimes prey. There is a Marvin and his friends in all of us. The wonderers, the dreamers, the helpers, the ones who show you and the ones who tell you. The idea of a true adventure isn't gone because of the internet or television. Adventure is in your heart, your mind, and your soul. Someone who is a wonderer and dreamer is Dave's pal, Larry. He is a writer of the fake and the fun, the weird...the underdogs. Larry has written thousands of articles for various publications from print to digital media outlets. He is no stranger to the written word. Dave called on his buddy for some insight into the story that was to become "Marvin The Magic Mouse." They worked together, as they have done many times, to create a book that is most certainly not just for kids. With a versatile list of words, an exciting adventure that features twists, turns, and hanging-by-your-tail action, this may be the most exciting book on the planet! Take that leap. Marvin did. You can as well. Find the you that only you can be! "Maybe there is another who sees life not as a fickering candle but as a torch that can illuminate an undiscovered world." -Jimmy Buffett, A Salty Piece of Land
The Adventures of Marvin the Mouse is perfect to spark a child's imagination at any age. It's easy reading with a melodic chime. As Marvin struggles to build his house, he meets a chatty, tiny bird along the way. Down the road he encounters more chums. These rhythmic fairytales will grab your tot's attention as he dozes off to sleep at night... into his own wonderful euphoria.... About the Authors Gloria and Gabriella are mother and daughter and attached at the hip. Wherever Gabriella goes, her mom tags along. Mother and daughter enjoy spending time together, whether it's volunteering at the Food Bank or creating stories.
The Book is about a mouse that has a dream of becoming a famous author but is told by the general population that he will not succeed at this goal with the only reason of this is the fact he is a mouse and a mouse has never succeeded at being an author. The theme of the book is about society's prejudices can cause people to give up on their dreams but with the help or support of a friend there is no dream that is unattainable. Race, gender etc is never a barrier that can’t be overcome.
Marvin the Mouse goes in search of the pieces of a farmyard puzzle. The shapes of the puzzle are made of wood and as the book progresses they become harder and harder to find.
