Book details
Mouse Soup (An I Can Read Book)
Description
When a mouse learns that he is to be the main ingredient in the weasel's mouse soup, he concocts four tales to delay its preparation. This is another sweet bedtime story about Mouse from Arnold Lobel, the beloved author and illustrator of the Newbery Honor and Caldecott Honor award-winning Frog and Toad books. The narrative highlights the tradition of I Can Read books, which began with Harper's publication of 'Little Bear' in 1957, featuring large type, simple vocabulary, and chapter-like divisions to help emerging readers. Classics such as Amelia Bedelia, Arthur the monkey, and Danny and the Dinosaur followed, all cherished for the depth of emotion they evoke, suitable for children in Grades 1 to 3.
Age
3-7
Text complexity
developing
Length
64 pages
Why to read
- Engaging Storytelling: 'Mouse Soup' by Arnold Lobel offers a series of delightful and engaging stories within the main narrative, capturing the attention of young readers and encouraging their love for reading.
- Early Reading Skills: As part of the 'I Can Read' series, this book is specifically designed to support early readers in developing their reading skills with simple vocabulary, repetition, and clear illustrations that provide contextual clues.
- Moral Lessons: Through its charming tales, 'Mouse Soup' imparts valuable moral lessons about cleverness, resourcefulness, and problem-solving, which are important life skills for children to learn.
- Classic Literature: Arnold Lobel is a beloved author and illustrator, and 'Mouse Soup' is a classic that has stood the test of time. Reading it introduces children to high-quality literature and can be a stepping stone to exploring more of Lobel's acclaimed works.