The Mouse Who Carried a House on His Back by Jonathan Stutzman and Isabelle Arsenault book cover

Candlewick

9781536216790

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The Mouse Who Carried a House on His Back

This picture book has the feel of a traditional fable as it guides readers to understand the importance of compassionate, unconditional inclusion.

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Review of ‘The Mouse Who Carried a House on His Back’

A mouse opens his home to one creature after another in this story of kindness and abundant hospitality. 

After many travels, Vincent, "a small mouse with boots on his feet, a hat on his head, and a house on his back," decides to settle down. Not long after he places his house at the crest…

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