Who Knew There Were So Many Stories About Mice?

The other week when I was trying to come up with a new chapter book display for kids, I noticed that a lot of stories seemed to feature mice as the main characters.  And so, here are some great chapter books featuring mice . . .

Mouse Noses on Toast by Daren King
Paul Mouse gathers a group of mouse activists to uncover the mystery behind the delicacy known as "Mouse noses on toast" which is served in a fancy human restaurant.

The Mouse and the Motorcycle by Beverly Cleary
A reckless young mouse named Ralph makes friends with a boy in room 215 of the Mountain View Inn and discovers the joys of motorcycling.

The Tale of Desepereaux by Kate DiCamillo
The adventures of Desperaux Tilling, a small mouse of unusual talents, the princess that he loves, the servant girl who longs to be a princess, and a devious rat determined to bring them all to ruin.

Mouseheart by Lisa Fiedler
Follows the experiences of an escaped pet shop mouse who descends into a utopian rat civilization before confronting threatening rebels, ravenous cats, and a generations-long battle involving deadly secrets.


More Mouse Stories --
Charlie Muffin's Miracle Mouse by Dick King-Smith
Journey to Freedom by Gilbert Morris
Magnus Maybe by Errol Broome
A Mouse Called Wolf by Dick King-Smith
The Mousehunter by Alex Milway
The Orphan and the Mouse by Martha Freeman
Poppy by Avi
Secrets at Sea by Richard Peck
The Show Must Go On! by Kate Klise
Starring Prima! The Mouse of the Battle Jolie by Jacquelyn Mitchard
Survival School by Frank Asch

Check out these books on display at the Arnold Branch through March 11, 2016.