Library Mouse: Home Sweet Home (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781419705441)

In Library Mouse: Home Sweet Home, Sam and Sarah learn all about architecture in a picture book adventure by author/illustrator Daniel Kirk.

When Sam the library mouse and his friend Sarah wake to find the library being packed up to prepare for a major renovation, they realize they won't have a home during the construction. So off they go in search of a new place to live.

Sam knows research is key, so he finds books about architectural styles to get ideas for building a temporary home from objects found around the library. They build and live in a variety of houses: a castle, an igloo, a yurt, a modern house, and even a geodesic dome. But none feels like home to Sam. Finally, though, the renovation of the library is complete, and they can move back to their true home, the library!

The book includes photos of the real house styles discussed in the text and a relevant glossary of architectural terms.

"This is a fine use of light fantasy to teach a little lesson about building structures, and it will be especially useful to those preparing children for the disruptions that come with home renovations." --Booklist

Library Mouse series:
Library Mouse
Library Mouse: A Friend's Tale
Library Mouse: A World to Explore
Library Mouse: A Museum Adventure
Library Mouse: Home Sweet Home

Author: Daniel Kirk
ISBN-10: 141970544X
ISBN-13: 9781419705441
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Language: English
Published: 09/03/2013
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 10.60h x 8.70w x 0.50d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.7
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 161186 / Home Sweet Home


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 08/01/2013
School Library Journal 08/01/2013 pg. 78
Publishers Weekly 07/15/2013 pg. 169
Booklist 09/15/2013 pg. 72
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2014 pg. 33 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw