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Young children will identify with the little mouse who uses the pages of this book to document his fears – from loud noises and the dark, to being sucked down the plughole. Packed with details and novelty elements including flaps, die-cuts and even a hilarious fold-out map, this is an extraordinary picture book. Winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal 2008 .
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Emily Gravett won the 2004 Macmillan Prize for Illustration with her first picture book, WOLVES (978-1-4050-5362-4), for which she also went on to win the Nestlé Bronze Award and the 2006 Kate Greenaway Medal. Her innovative and highly original picture books have now sold more than 300,000 copies around the world and earned her critical acclaim as well as commercial success. A former traveller, Emily has now settled in Brighton with her partner and their daughter.
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34 of 34 people found the following review helpful
By C. H. Haslam
Format:Hardcover
I bought this book for my grandson's 5th birthday, however his 6 year old sister; a confident reader, took a liking to it straight away, reading it cover to cover and laughing out loud. She also read it to any one who came to the house pointing out the amusing illustrations and 'extras' in case they didn't get the joke.
A straight forward story for the very young it is the added bits, maps, news cuttings, etc, that will keep older children amused, as they did me.
I have bought a previous book by this author which was enjoyable, but this one had more to it. I would definately recommend it.
A straight forward story for the very young it is the added bits, maps, news cuttings, etc, that will keep older children amused, as they did me.
I have bought a previous book by this author which was enjoyable, but this one had more to it. I would definately recommend it.
21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
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I really love this book. It is just delightful from start to finish.It will have readers of all ages enthralled and covers so many areas.
The first really appealing thing about it is the details- with cut out maps , newspaper cuttings, handwritten scribbles and pop ups you dont know what each page will hold. You really go on a journey with poor little mouse- finding out about all different types of fears- which allow kids to explore their own. Its an ideal book for kids to read on their own or with adults.
The drawings are lovely and you really feel like you have found mouses handwritten journal.Its also a great stepping stone for kids to create their own fear diaries .
I am a childrens counsellor and love this book- even as a 36 adult I find it delightful and would recommend it to everyone.
Just make sure you buy the hardback version for all the extra touches. You can read it again and again as there is so much detail you will always find something new. One of the best books out their.
The first really appealing thing about it is the details- with cut out maps , newspaper cuttings, handwritten scribbles and pop ups you dont know what each page will hold. You really go on a journey with poor little mouse- finding out about all different types of fears- which allow kids to explore their own. Its an ideal book for kids to read on their own or with adults.
The drawings are lovely and you really feel like you have found mouses handwritten journal.Its also a great stepping stone for kids to create their own fear diaries .
I am a childrens counsellor and love this book- even as a 36 adult I find it delightful and would recommend it to everyone.
Just make sure you buy the hardback version for all the extra touches. You can read it again and again as there is so much detail you will always find something new. One of the best books out their.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I bought this after my daughter (5 yrs) borrowed it from the library and loved it. The chewed pages, pencil drawings, photos, newspaper cuttings and map are a delight.
It's not just a lovely piece of fiction, though. For children with anxiety problems(like mine), it's good for them to be able to put a name to their fears and see that others may feel the same.
Just a brilliant book.
It's not just a lovely piece of fiction, though. For children with anxiety problems(like mine), it's good for them to be able to put a name to their fears and see that others may feel the same.
Just a brilliant book.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
My son is finding reading difficult and for a while, refused to have stories read to him because he perceived them as being (school) "work". I have to choose books for him very carefully and this was one I knew straight away that he would like.
The book is interactive and appeals to a childs imagination because of the chewed edges, holes in pages, pull out maps and newspapers. This is a lovely book and one I would consider giving to children as gifts.
I can see that this book will remain with us for a very long time.
The book is interactive and appeals to a childs imagination because of the chewed edges, holes in pages, pull out maps and newspapers. This is a lovely book and one I would consider giving to children as gifts.
I can see that this book will remain with us for a very long time.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I baught this book for a graphics project in college, and loved it so much that it is now on my bookshelf! It's such a funny little book, the entire thing is very interactive with lots of pull-out pictures, flaps and holes leading to other pages. Even the little things in the book, such as the pencil the mouse carries getting shorter as the pages going along, as it nibbles through nervousness, are very fun. Gravett uses a variety of mediums from pencil scribbles to scanning feathers and images onto the pages. I reccomend this book to both adults and children alike, its just so much fun! :) When i have kids they're definatly going to have a ton of Gravetts books on their shelves, but not just for them to read! :)
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought this to use in school with year 2 children. They loved it and the work was brilliant. A lovely book.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Oshell
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I was disspointed when I got the book. Its nothing else than a giant picture book, theres not really any story to read in here. It only has like three phrases and thats about it. The drawings are not really as good as I expected (Meerkat's Mail is beautiful), this one was just a big bunch of stuff put all together, but in an overwhelming way, like you dont know where to look, it looks like lots of big scribbles in pencil. The only collage I liked was the cat-dog.
Picture book, no story book. Thats all.
Picture book, no story book. Thats all.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Cooking Up A
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This fascinating book made me laugh throughout, and was well appreciated by teachers in Key Stage 2 and children alike. Will be a great resource for Literacy, looking at a range of genres from recount to traditional rhymes and tales as well as using in SEAL/PSHE when exploring worries and anxieties. The layout is creative and appealing, and the map of the Isle of Fright could also inspire maths and geography work.
OR, it's just a really enjoyable children's book, to read and re read at home!
OR, it's just a really enjoyable children's book, to read and re read at home!
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Book was as described and, for use in school, is absolutely perfect. Children (Y3&4) love it and we have written units of work around it which differ from the norm. Read more
Published 9 days ago by Mr. Thomas Ja Moran
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getting children talking about feelings
this is a good book to use with children to help them to talk about their own fears- useful for a child who may be too anxious to express fears or talk
Published 2 months ago by L.B. Christopher
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Absolutely fantastic!
By far one of the best books I have read in a long time. Widely applicable in the classroom and in a range of class within school. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Yasumy
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Excellent
This book is lovely to read, with loads of detail in it's design. It is also an excellent lighthearted way to start children discussing what scares them.
Published 2 months ago by Lesley Mowlem
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LITTLE MOUSES BIG BOOK OF FEARS
Good book to help your little one overcome their fears. Lots of illustrations with fears of all types so there will be something that is appropriate to a fear your child might... Read more
Published 5 months ago by maria
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Fun book with a real objective
I bought this book for my grandaughter aged six who claims to be afraid of everything. The book is fun with cut-outs etc while helping the child to understand that everyone is... Read more
Published on 15 Mar 2011 by David Coldwell
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Ideal for stopping nervous nibbles
I used this book to help prepare my class(one child is frightened by lots of things) for a fire alarm drill. Read more
Published on 18 Oct 2010 by A. Johnston
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children's book
exquisitely illustrated and hilariously annotated. I just love this book. Prompt delivery and excellent condition. Thanks.
Published on 27 Aug 2010 by Ms. H. E. Cooper
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Big book fears
I do not understand what all the fuss is about! I bought this based on the reviews and the award but I was very disappointed! Read more
Published on 19 Jan 2010 by Ms. R. J. Parkes
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Scary book
I bought this book from Amazon as a result of a rave review in one of the Sunday papers. However, on actually getting my hands on it, I decided it was far too scary for my 6 year... Read more
Published on 13 Oct 2009 by Sts Gregg
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