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Alexander and the Wind-Up Mouse

Alexander and the Wind-Up Mouse

by Leo Lionni (Author)

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    Paperback 2013

    $3.47
Synopsis

Everyone loves Willy the wind-up mouse, while Alexander the real mouse is chased away with brooms and mousetraps. Wouldn't it be wonderful to be loved and cuddled, thinks Alexander, and he wishes he could be a wind-up mouse too. In this gentle fable about a real mouse and a mechanical mouse, Leo Lionni explores the magic of friendship.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
 Pages: 32
 Publisher: Andersen Press
Published: 01 Aug 2013
ISBN 10: 1849397058
ISBN 13: 9781849397056
Children’s book age: 0-5 Years
 Book Overview: Originally published in 1969, the Caldecott Honor-winning Alexander and the Wind-up Mouse is sure to enchant a whole new generation of readers.

Media Reviews
A cute and cuddly tale that will make the reader smile * Early Years Educator *
Perfect for bedtime. It leaves the reader and listener with a sense of warmth, love and happiness. I can't think of a better way to end the day. * The Bookbag *
A generous use of collage, with fantastic colours, makes this tale eye-catching,,, A perfect bedtime story! -- Nicholas Tucker * Carousel *
A delicate fantasy about friendship, illustrated with bold, sumptuous collages. * The New York Times *
Eye-catching, boldly colored collages illustrate this classic 'grass is always greener' story in which a live mouse is envious of his mechanical counterpart. * Booklist *
Author Bio
Leo Lionni, an internationally known designer, illustrator, and graphic artist, was born in Holland and lived in Italy until he came to the United States in 1939. His picture books are distinguished by their enduring themes, graphic simplicity and brilliant use of collage. He died in 1999 at the age of 89.