Tiina Hoddy

The Adventures of Mousekin

A Bilingual English-Spanish Storybook of Friendship, Kindness, and Discovery / Un Cuento Bilingüe de Amistad, Bondad y Descubrimiento

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Produktbeschreibung

The Adventures of Mousekin / Las Aventuras de Ratoncito invites young readers to journey through the seasons with a curious little mouse who discovers the joy of friendship, kindness, and the magic of nature's simple wonders. As Mousekin explores meadows, forests, and gardens, he learns about helping others, facing fears, and celebrating the beauty found in everyday moments. Each story-told side-by-side in English and Spanish-encourages empathy, sharing, and early language learning through comforting, lyrical storytelling and charming full-colour illustrations. The gentle bilingual text allows children to read with parents, grandparents, or teachers in either language, making this a perfect resource for bilingual families, classrooms, and early readers beginning to explore both English and Spanish. Through Mousekin's eyes, young readers experience the passing of the seasons: spring blossoms and birdsong, summer adventures among the tall grasses, autumn's golden leaves, and winter's quiet wonder. The stories nurture curiosity, patience, gratitude, and compassion while introducing children to the rhythm of nature and the values of caring and connection. Ideal for ages 3-8, this bilingual picture book supports early literacy, second-language development, and social-emotional learning. It encourages young readers to recognise feelings, practise kindness, and develop confidence in expressing themselves in two languages. Educators and librarians will value the clear, age-appropriate vocabulary and the natural pairing of text and illustration that helps children build comprehension skills in both English and Spanish. Parents and caregivers will love reading The Adventures of Mousekin aloud at bedtime or sharing it during quiet storytime moments. The warm tone and expressive artwork create a sense of calm and belonging, while the bilingual presentation introduces language learning in a gentle, immersive way. The book's woodland setting and soft, detailed artwork appeal to children who love gentle animal stories and classic picture-book charm. Beautifully illustrated by Tiina Hoddy, The Adventures of Mousekin is perfect for home libraries, classrooms, and bilingual programs. It complements early learning curricula focused on empathy, environmental awareness, and cross-cultural understanding. This heartwarming bilingual storybook celebrates friendship, curiosity, and the simple joys of discovery-reminding readers that small kindnesses can make the biggest difference. A delightful addition to any bilingual or multicultural children's collection, The Adventures of Mousekin will be treasured by families who value warmth, connection, and the beauty of learning together across languages and seasons.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Mistletoe Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 80
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. Oktober 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 222mm x 221mm x 9mm
• Gewicht: 451g
• ISBN-13: 9781919269368
• ISBN-10: 1919269363
• Artikelnr.: 75706055