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by Kazuo Iwamura (Illustrator), Haruo Yamashita (Author)
"This clever take on the afraid-to-go-to-school theme should have broad appeal." -School Library Journal
An adorable back to school story from Kazuo Iwamura! It's time for seven little mice to start school! And it's up to Mother Mouse to get them there. When the little mice prove reluctant, Mother Mouse invents "the mouse train" -- all aboard! "Assuaging the anxieties of one first-time student is tough enough, let alone seven. This story about finding creative solutions unfolds with understated elegance..." -Publishers WeeklyAuthor Biography
Kazuo Iwamura was born in Tokyo. He is one of the most famous picture book artists in Japan. His work has won many awards. He lives in Tochigi, where he founded the Museum for Picture Book Illustrations. It stands on a hill named Ehon-no-Oka, which means Picture Book Hill.
Haruo Yamashita graduated from Kyoto University with a major in French literature. Born in Tokyo, he spent much of his childhood by the ocean. He now lives in Atami, a beautiful seaside city, where he loves to sail his boat in the harbor. He is known in Japan as the "author who lives by and loves the ocean."
Number of Pages: 32
Dimensions: 0.43 x 9.64 x 8.62 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: July 01, 2011
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Seven Little Mice Go to School
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 2.4
Point Value: 0.5
