Mouse Was Mad

Description: Who knows the best way to be mad? Bear stomps. Hare hops. Bobcat screams. Mouse? He just can't get it right. But when he finds the way that works for him--still and quiet--he discovers his own way might be the best of all. Full color.

Brief description: HENRY COLE is the award-winning illustrator of many books for children, including Mouse Was Mad by Linda Urban, Shiver Me Letters: A Pirate ABC by June Sobel, and The Rubber-Legged Ducky by John G. Keller. He lives in Alexandria, Virginia.

Review Quotes:

"Urban unfurls the gentle 'be true to yourself' moral perfectly, with plenty of funny dialogue, overplayed reaction and the enduring appeal of the tiny hero. Cole's terrific watercolors reflect Mouse's emotional growth in spreads and spots brimming with movement. Who knew standing still could be so dramatic? Well-pitched for preschoolers just learning social skills, this would be equally excellent for family reading, classrooms and storytimes."--Kirkus Reviews, STARRED review "Through playful language and expressive watercolors with colored pencil and ink, this story about anger management proves to be both entertaining and therapeutic. . . . Mouse finds his own way through his ire and, in the process, may help a few youngsters get a handle on their own."--School Library Journal