From the Publisher
"Cox's hapless Mouse doesn't let anything get him down, making him a character sure to enjoy a wide fan base. Ebbeler's comical acrylic illustrations are the stars here, depicting the undertakings of the accidentally swept-out Mouse as he explores and makes the most of the snowy landscape out of doors. . . . Ebbeler brings readers into the setting with everyday details—the ugly, crisscrossing power lines, boot treads and wonderfully textured fur and feathers, but it's the humorous details that will stand out to readers—don't miss the rooftop snow sculpture. Readers will look forward to taking this snow-day romp again and again."—Kirkus Reviews
"This fourth story about Mouse perfectly sums up the euphoria of fresh-fallen snow. Cox's text rhymes throughout, and reads aloud . . . The author also combines descriptive words in a new and fresh way, such as snow being likened to 'mounds of mashed potatoes.' Ebbeler's illustrations expand on the text, with details everywhere to pore over, including a superhero snowman and a puffy, fluffy bedroom slipper. Mouse himself is a delight, with his thick glasses and striped pullover. While this book will be enjoyed in more northern states, it will be just as much fun to pull it out in the desert heat."—School Library Journal
School Library Journal - Audio
03/01/2016
PreS-Gr 3—This is the latest in the popular picture book series written by Judy Cox and illustrated by Jeffrey Ebbeler, featuring a hungry and inquisitive mouse. In this story, we find Mouse longing for a gumdrop that has rolled off the table and "higgledy-piggledy" into a corner of the kitchen. As Mouse attempts to grab the sweet candy, Mouse, Cat, and the gumdrop end up getting swept outside and into a snowstorm that has blanketed the city and closed schools for the day. Mouse must keep one step ahead of his feline foe as he searches for the gumdrop. Instead, he ends up enjoying the snow, ice-skating, sledding, and making a snowman. And thanks to some bird friends, Mouse manages to escape Cat before running back inside at the end of the day. Narrated by Kirby Heyborne, this DVD includes Ebbeler's beautiful acrylic illustrations, which are slightly animated in spots. Along with a buoyant musical score, this is sure to entertain. VERDICT A delightful version of the popular picture book. It includes action, adventure, and a simple lesson about the rewards of friendship. Recommended for public library collections.—Amy Joslyn, Fairport Public Library, NY
School Library Journal
PreS-K—It's a snowy, blowy day outside, but Mouse is safe and sound in the house. Unfortunately, a pesky cat keeps stalking him, and pretty soon he is swept outside along with the feline. Outside are three hilarious birds who are trying to go south. Their bags are packed and they have festive, warm-weather clothes on. They watch Mouse explore the snow and cheer him on in his quest to avoid the cat, like a flying peanut gallery. And when Mouse finally makes it back inside, he remembers his shivering friends and does something kind. This fourth story about Mouse perfectly sums up the euphoria of fresh-fallen snow. Cox's text rhymes throughout, and reads aloud well: "Mouse scampered between their feet, undetected, unsuspected." The author also combines descriptive words in a new and fresh way, such as snow being likened to "mounds of mashed potatoes." Ebbeler's illustrations expand on the text, with details everywhere to pore over, including a superhero snowman and a puffy, fluffy bedroom slipper. Mouse himself is a delight, with his thick glasses and striped pullover. While this book will be enjoyed in more northern states, it will be just as much fun to pull it out in the desert heat.—Susan E. Murray, formerly at Glendale Public Library, AZ
