Random House New Releases - Juvenile Fiction - Animals - Mice, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs, etc. - Between June 18, 2012 and July 18, 2013.

The Mouse with the Question Mark Tail by Russ Bain

2013-07-09T00:30:00-05:00

The Mouse with the Question Mark Tail
Written by Richard Peck
Read by Russ Bain

Newbery Award-winning author Richard Peck is at his very best in this fast-paced mystery adventure. Fans of The Tale of Desperaux, A Little Princess, and Stuart Little will all be captivated by this memorable story of a lovable orphan mouse on an amazing quest.

The smallest mouse in London’s Royal Mews is such a little mystery that he hasn't even a name. And who were his parents? His Aunt Marigold, Head Needlemouse, sews him a uniform and sends him off to be educated at the Royal Mews Mouse Academy. There he's called "Mouse Minor" (though it's not quite a name), and he doesn't make a success of school. Soon he's running for his life, looking high and low through the grand precincts of Buckingham Palace to find out who he is and who he might become.

Queen Victoria ought to be able to help him, if she can communicate with mice. She is all-seeing, after all, and her powers are unexplainable. But from her, Mouse Minor learns only that you do not get all your answers from the first asking. And so his voyage of self-discovery takes him onward, to strange and wonderful places.

The Mouse with the Question Mark Tail by Russ Bain

2013-07-02T00:30:00-05:00

The Mouse with the Question Mark Tail
Written by Richard Peck
Read by Russ Bain

Hickory by Palmer Brown

2013-05-14T00:30:00-05:00

Hickory
Written by Palmer Brown
Illustrated by Palmer Brown

Hardcover, 56 pages | NYR Children's Collection | Juvenile Fiction - Animals - Mice, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs, etc.; Juvenile Fiction - Nature & the Natural World; Juvenile Fiction - Action & Adventure | $14.95 | May 14, 2013 | 978-1-59017-627-6 (1-59017-627-8)

A grandfather clock makes a lovely home for a family of mice—if you don’t mind the occasional clang. And here Hickory lives with his parents, his brother, Dickory, and his sister, Dock. But Hickory is a restless, fearless mouse, and he longs to be on the move, to breathe the sweet air and nibble on the wild strawberries of the fields. So one day in early spring, with the smells of honeysuckle and clover guiding him, he strikes out on his own. Soon he discovers that a meadow can be a lonely place, even with all its beetles and caterpillars. It’s not until Hop the grasshopper comes around that Hickory ﬁnds a true companion. Hop warns him, though, that when the days get shorter and the goldenrod begins to fade, the “song she sings will soon be done.” How Hickory and Hop confront and eventually accept the end of summer forms the core of Palmer Brown’s poignant story.

Hickory is a story of friendship and love on par with Shel Silverstein’s The Giving Tree or E. B. White’s Charlotte’s Web. It is also a field guide to the common plants and ﬂowers of spring, summer, and autumn, all beautifully rendered in Palmer Brown’s most colorful and joyous drawings.

Richard Scarry's Chipmunk's ABC by Richard Scarry

2013-01-22T00:30:00-05:00

Richard Scarry's Chipmunk's ABC
Written by Roberta Miller
Illustrated by Richard Scarry

Chipmunk lives under the apple tree, in a burrow. He likes to eat cake and pick daffodils.This cheerful book features appealing animal characters, bright artwork in Scarry's early painterly style, and simple sentences that teach the alphabet.

The Greentail Mouse by Leo Lionni

2013-01-08T00:30:00-05:00

The Greentail Mouse
Written by Leo Lionni

Originally published in 1973, this is the offbeat fable of a city mouse who visits his peaceful country cousins and tells them about Mardi Gras in the city. The country mice are inspired to have their own Mardi Gras. And at first, it is fun wearing their masks with sharp teeth and tusks and scaring each other, but after a while, they begin believing that they really are ferocious animals.

Leo Lionni's winsome mice cavort across big double-page spreads of oil paintings and tell a story about what is real and what is not that is just right for preschoolers. Reissued in hardcover in 2003, it now makes its debut in Dragonfly paperback.

Miss Mousie's Blind Date by Rachel Berman

2012-10-09T00:30:00-05:00

Miss Mousie's Blind Date
Written by Tim Beiser
Illustrated by Rachel Berman

A second book from the award-winning author/illustrator team, Tim Beiser and Rachel Berman. As charming as BRADLEY MCGOGG, we think this story will sell at least as well, but possibly even better!

A charming story about self-acceptance, and love lost and found, told through the eyes of a dear little mouse, and her possibly-not-so-handsome suitor, Mole. Chramingly illustrated, cleverly told, the message is timeless, and the illustrations endearing.

Miss Mousie's Blind Date by Rachel Berman

2012-10-09T00:30:00-05:00

Miss Mousie's Blind Date
Written by Tim Beiser
Illustrated by Rachel Berman

Following Grandfather by Christopher Denise

2012-09-11T00:30:00-05:00

Following Grandfather
Written by Rosemary Wells
Illustrated by Christopher Denise

Hardcover, 64 pages | Candlewick | Juvenile Fiction - Family - Multigenerational; Juvenile Fiction - Social Situations - Death & Dying; Juvenile Fiction - Animals - Mice, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs, etc. | $14.99 | September 11, 2012 | 978-0-7636-5069-8 (0-7636-5069-2)

Invisible to humans exists a parallel world of mice, where young Jenny misses her cherished grandfather so much that she begins to see him everywhere.

Jenny is as close to her grandfather as a small mouse can be. Grandfather shows Jenny how to button her buttons and how to write her name. He passes along to her the secrets of making the best lasagna in all of Boston. And during long, shared days at Revere Beach, Grandfather teaches Jenny the names of the seashells they find washed up on shore. When Grandfather is all of a sudden gone one day, the hole he leaves behind is too great for Jenny to fathom. Isn’t that him turning a corner, sitting on a bench, heading for the pier, walking along their beloved beach? Jenny runs after the familiar silver whiskers, hoping. . . . Rosemary Wells peels back the layers of grief to reveal, at its core, something as exquisite and achingly beautiful as the rare and storied queen’s teacup seashell. Christopher Denise illustrates mid-century Boston with affection, and a mouse and her grandfather with gentle humor and unabashed sympathy.

Merry Christmas, Maisy by Lucy Cousins

2012-09-11T00:30:00-05:00

Merry Christmas, Maisy
Written by Lucy Cousins
Illustrated by Lucy Cousins

Bring a sparkle to the season, and to children’s eyes. This Maisy holiday favorite is back by popular demand, with a bright, bold new cover.

Cuddle up for a little comfort and joy featuring everybody’s favorite mouse. As Maisy get ready for Christmas, little ones can lift flaps and pull tabs to watch her bake and decorate, read her cards, peek at her gifts, and open the door on Christmas morning for a merry surprise. Trimmed in foil and twinkling from beginning to end, Merry Christmas, Maisy captures the joys and simple pleasures of the season.

The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse by Helen Ward

2012-09-11T00:30:00-05:00

The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse
Written by Helen Ward
Illustrated by Helen Ward

Hardcover, 48 pages | Templar | Juvenile Fiction - Fairy Tales & Folklore - Single Title; Juvenile Fiction - Animals - Mice, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs, etc.; Juvenile Fiction - Lifestyles (City Life) | $16.99 | September 11, 2012 | 978-0-7636-6098-7 (0-7636-6098-1)

A gorgeously illustrated and poetically written classic, set in a 1930s-era city at Christmastime

Rediscover the tale of the simple country mouse, magically retold by Helen Ward. Beguiled by his cousin’s amazing tales, the country mouse visits the electric city. Unfortunately the town mouse forgot to mention that the city has a lot of noise, tall buildings . . . and dangerous dogs! Helen Ward’s 1930s New York at Christmas is at once gorgeous and frighteningly busy. In the end the reader understands both why the town mouse loves his exciting life and why the country mouse is content with his peaceful home.

Ready for Pumpkins by Kate Duke

2012-08-28T00:30:00-05:00

Ready for Pumpkins
Written by Kate Duke

Hardcover, 40 pages | Knopf Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Fiction - Animals - Mice, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs, etc.; Juvenile Fiction - School & Education; Juvenile Fiction - Nature & The Natural World - Environment | $16.99 | August 28, 2012 | 978-0-375-87068-2 (0-375-87068-7)

Hercules, a classroom guinea pig, has a revelation when he watches the first graders grow plants from seeds. He wants to grow things, too! And during summer vacation (spent with the teacher's dad), he gets his chance. With the help of a friendly rabbit, Herky prepares the soil, carefully plants pumpkin seeds, and waits. And waits, and waits. One of the most important things he learns about gardening is patience. It's very hard to go back to school when fall comes--especially because his pumpkins aren't quite ready yet. But in October, the teacher's dad arrives with a big pumpkin for her class--that just mysteriously grew in his yard! And Herky begins dreaming about next year's garden . . .

Kate Duke has created a funny and charming book that shows not just how seeds grow into plants, but also how you need patience to see a long project through.

Ready for Pumpkins by Kate Duke

2012-08-28T00:30:00-05:00

Ready for Pumpkins
Written by Kate Duke

eBook, 40 pages | Knopf Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Fiction - Animals - Mice, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs, etc.; Juvenile Fiction - School & Education; Juvenile Fiction - Nature & The Natural World - Environment | $10.99 | August 28, 2012 | 978-0-307-97454-9 (0-307-97454-5)

Guinea Pig Party by Holly Surplice

2012-08-14T00:30:00-05:00

Guinea Pig Party
Written by Holly Surplice
Illustrated by Holly Surplice

Hardcover, 32 pages | Nosy Crow | Juvenile Fiction - Holidays & Celebrations - Birthdays; Juvenile Fiction - Animals - Mice, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs, etc.; Juvenile Fiction - Concepts - Counting | $14.99 | August 14, 2012 | 978-0-7636-6269-1 (0-7636-6269-0)

Parties may have a few mishaps, but you can always count on guinea pig fun!

Count from 10 and back again with the sweetest-ever guinea pigs! The guinea pigs are having a party, and like many children’s birthday parties, things aren’t going perfectly. But in the end everyone has a good time and the party is a success! Based on a familiar counting rhyme and combining numbers and cute animals, this book makes a perfect birthday gift.

Random House New Releases - Juvenile Fiction - Animals - Mice, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs, etc. - Between June 18, 2012 and July 18, 2013.

The Mouse with the Question Mark Tail by Russ Bain

The Mouse with the Question Mark Tail Written by Richard Peck Read by Russ Bain

The Mouse with the Question Mark Tail by Russ Bain

The Mouse with the Question Mark Tail Written by Richard Peck Read by Russ Bain

Hickory by Palmer Brown

Hickory Written by Palmer Brown Illustrated by Palmer Brown

Richard Scarry's Chipmunk's ABC by Richard Scarry

Richard Scarry's Chipmunk's ABC Written by Roberta Miller Illustrated by Richard Scarry

The Greentail Mouse by Leo Lionni

The Greentail Mouse Written by Leo Lionni

Miss Mousie's Blind Date by Rachel Berman

Miss Mousie's Blind Date Written by Tim Beiser Illustrated by Rachel Berman

Miss Mousie's Blind Date by Rachel Berman

Miss Mousie's Blind Date Written by Tim Beiser Illustrated by Rachel Berman

Following Grandfather by Christopher Denise

Following Grandfather Written by Rosemary Wells Illustrated by Christopher Denise

Merry Christmas, Maisy by Lucy Cousins

Merry Christmas, Maisy Written by Lucy Cousins Illustrated by Lucy Cousins

The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse by Helen Ward

The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse Written by Helen Ward Illustrated by Helen Ward

Ready for Pumpkins by Kate Duke

Ready for Pumpkins Written by Kate Duke

Ready for Pumpkins by Kate Duke

Ready for Pumpkins Written by Kate Duke

Guinea Pig Party by Holly Surplice

Guinea Pig Party Written by Holly Surplice Illustrated by Holly Surplice

The Mouse with the Question Mark Tail
Written by Richard Peck
Read by Russ Bain

The Mouse with the Question Mark Tail
Written by Richard Peck
Read by Russ Bain

Hickory
Written by Palmer Brown
Illustrated by Palmer Brown

Richard Scarry's Chipmunk's ABC
Written by Roberta Miller
Illustrated by Richard Scarry

The Greentail Mouse
Written by Leo Lionni

Miss Mousie's Blind Date
Written by Tim Beiser
Illustrated by Rachel Berman

Miss Mousie's Blind Date
Written by Tim Beiser
Illustrated by Rachel Berman

Following Grandfather
Written by Rosemary Wells
Illustrated by Christopher Denise

Merry Christmas, Maisy
Written by Lucy Cousins
Illustrated by Lucy Cousins

The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse
Written by Helen Ward
Illustrated by Helen Ward

Ready for Pumpkins
Written by Kate Duke

Ready for Pumpkins
Written by Kate Duke

Guinea Pig Party
Written by Holly Surplice
Illustrated by Holly Surplice