There's not much to say about this one. It is a very tiny book with very easy to read text. The illustrations really tell most of the story. The idea here is that a parent will read this to their young child and show them the pictures. This is basically the very earliest reading comprehension level there can be. This is a book to help a young child learn how to read, so there isn't much focus on plot.
That said, this sort of book is important. Very young children should start off with these and continue to try and work their way up to more difficult ones. I commend McDonalds for giving these away for the time that they did. There are so many kids today that just have lost all interest in reading, and that is very sad.
On the back of the book, the publisher seems to be a group called Cottage Door Press. They say that they are a "publisher of high-quality children's books designed to spark curiosity in little ones." They "believe in reading to children from the day they are born." That is a brilliant philosophy, and I support it.
I know it seems like I was doing this review as more of a joke, but I really do want to promote reading in young children, especially by eight years of age. A good thing to do is to look for a list of Newberry Award winning or nominated books. They have a long list of genuinely good books for children to read once they get somewhat good at it. Reading will strengthen the mind and push the limits of the imagination. People need to read to become smart, and there is no way around it.
As for "Little Brown Mouse," I have no choice but to recommend it to its appropriate audience. If you have a very young child, give it to them to read... or just read it to them. You gotta get them started somehow.
This blog was written on July 3, 2025.
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Cute title. Adorable cover. The title character is loveable at first sight. Yes, reading should be encouraged. It arouses thought. The sooner the better. Instant gratification does otherwise.
ReplyDeletePeople should read from a very early age.
DeleteI just got back from a trip to visit my sister, where I was asked to read silly stories to my grand nephew with the hope that it would encourage interest in reading. The story was fun and he really seemed to enjoy it. Hopefully, he will develop a love for reading.
ReplyDeleteGood! That's wonderful!
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