Fourth of July Mice!

by Doug Cushman, Bethany Roberts

It's the most patriotic of all holidays—Independence Day! The Holiday Mice take part in all the activities that make the Fourth of July fun: a parade, a picnic, a baseball game and sack race, and a refreshing dip in the stream. Even Mr. Mouse, the littlest mouse's special toy, joins in the festivities. The best part of all comes at the end of the day: a spectacular fireworks show!

Packed with plenty of red, white, and blue and featuring the four Holiday Mice at their most adorable, this story about our nation's birthday will delight readers young and old alike.

  • Format: eBook
  • ISBN-13/ EAN: 9780547769196
  • ISBN-10: 0547769199
  • Pages: 32
  • Publication Date: 05/24/2004
About the Book
About the Authors
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  • About the Book

    It's the most patriotic of all holidays—Independence Day! The Holiday Mice take part in all the activities that make the Fourth of July fun: a parade, a picnic, a baseball game and sack race, and a refreshing dip in the stream. Even Mr. Mouse, the littlest mouse's special toy, joins in the festivities. The best part of all comes at the end of the day: a spectacular fireworks show!

    Packed with plenty of red, white, and blue and featuring the four Holiday Mice at their most adorable, this story about our nation's birthday will delight readers young and old alike.

  • About the Author

    Doug Cushman

    Doug Cushman is a veteran mystery writer for children and the illustrator of more than 100 picture books. Among his many popular books are the seven HOLIDAY MICE books, written by Bethany Roberts. He lives in Northern California and Paris.

    Bethany Roberts

    Bethany Roberts has written several popular books for children, including seven Holiday Mice books, Monster Manners, Cat Parade, and Waiting-for-Christmas Stories. She lives in Hamden, Connecticut. Visit her website at www.bethanyroberts.com

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  • Reviews
    "...just about gushes red, white and blue...full of humorous details...A charming way to prepare for the holiday." BOOKLIST Booklist, ALA

    "a light, rhymed romp through the holiday with a parade, a picnic, a rousing game of baseball,and more" PUBLISHERSWEEKLY Publishers Weekly

    "enthusiasm and camaraderie are entertaining...rhyming text works well in the simple slice-of-life story. Clear bright watercolors...offer amusing details" SLJ School Library Journal
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