Happy Valentine's Day, Mouse! Lap Edition (If You Give...)

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From School Library Journal PreS-Gr 1—Numeroff's Happy Valentine's Day, Mouse! (HarperCollins, 2009) is revitalized with this all-new, large-format board book edition. A spin-off from Numeroff's popular "If You Give…" series, this title follows Mouse as he makes valentines for all of his friends. Each valentine is made to represent what he loves most about each of his friends, such as Pig "because she's a good dancer" and Bunny "because she's the best at hide-and-seek." At the end, Mouse's friends surprise him at home to wish him a happy Valentine's Day, all with cookies in hand. While the original, with its small size, is excellent for tiny hands and one-on-one sharing, this larger edition is perfectly designed for sharing with groups during a Valentine's Day-themed story hour. The simple text, endearing characters, and sweet, uncomplicated depiction of a well-known holiday also make this an apt choice for a read-aloud. Bond's recognizable illustrations are warm and charming, and much attention is given to ensure that the details of the valentines Mouse makes match both Numeroff's text and the images depicting each of Mouse's friends. VERDICT The new, enlarged format transforms a delightful Valentine's Day-themed board book into a fine edition to use for group sharing and is certain to be a surefire hit.—Laura J. Giunta, Garden City Public Library, NY From the Back Cover Join Mouse from If You Give a Mouse a Cookie as he celebrates Valentine's Day with all the friends he loves. About the Author Laura Numeroff is the New York Times bestselling author of many books for young readers in addition to the If You Give…series, including The Chicken Sisters and Laura Numeroff’s 10-Step Guide to Living with Your Monster . She lives in Los Angeles, California, and is involved with several children’s charities, including First Book. You can visit her online at www.lauranumeroff.com. Felicia Bond is both writer and illustrator of Tumble Bumble , The Day It Rained Hearts , the Poinsettia books, and many others. She painted the art for numerous other award-winning books, including those in the much loved If You Give . . . series and the contemporary classic Big Red Barn . She lived for many years in New York and currently lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Read more