It fuels dreams and reminds the entire family about the importance of friendship. This is a story that begs to be shared at bedtime. Illustrator Joe Sutphin does a phenomenal job too, as he brings the story to vivid life with his gorgeous illustrations that make Isaiah leap off the page and into our hearts. With Word of Mouse, Patterson and Grabenstein have outdone themselves by crafting a story full of whimsy and heart, a lot of bravado and a touch of grace. Besides, it’s hard to resist an adorable mouse with a great sense of humor and an insatiable appetite! Readers will undoubtedly find themselves cheering for the story’s tiny hero as they follow his escapades into the unknown. Yet he makes some good friends too, like the lovely and talented Mikayla, a mouse with a sweet singing voice the kind old-timer known as James the Wise who takes him under wing and a human girl named Hailey who might just be as unique as he is.Īffable, wise, and always inquisitive, Isaiah is a delightful new character in children’s fiction who will surely win the hearts of parents and kids alike. After all, it’s scary to be on your own for the very first time.īut Isaiah’s confidence grows as he explores the world outside the lab and encounters giant mean rats, a terrifying sphinx, and even a cranky old woman. In Word of Mouse, we join Isaiah on an adventure of a lifetime, which also proves to be a journey of self discovery in which he must rely on his ingenuity and summon up his own special brand of courage.

The fact that he’s electric blue doesn’t help either. What’s more, he can talk! Needless to say, these traits make him hard to overlook. In fact, he’s so intelligent, he can even read. The youngest and smallest member of his family, he’s rather timid by nature, even if he has some very special abilities. Raised in a laboratory with his 96 brothers and sisters, he isn’t used to being alone.

Word of mouse book