Review by School Library Journal Review
PreS-K-Mr. Murry, "a skitter, scatter, scurry mouse,/a flurry-about-in-a-hurry mouse" who lives in an old teapot, is wilting with worry. Thumbkin, "a carefree country-bumpkin mouse," lives inside a "pumpkin house." As winter approaches, Mr. Murry prepares for cold weather and frets that his new friend's home will collapse. His neighbor, however, lounges around eating pumpkin seeds and remains stress-free. When Mr. Murry's fears are finally realized at the tale's conclusion, he comes to Thumbkin's aid, and the two mice find a way to appreciate their differences. Bright, colored-pencil cartoon illustrations enhance this simple tale of alternate lifestyles. The large spreads and smaller oval depictions of the characters humorously reflect their personalities. The rhyming text is lively and reads aloud smoothly. This winning story is sure to please young readers.-Andrea Tarr, Corona Public Library, CA (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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Review by Horn Book Review
When Thumbkin, a carefree mouse, moves into a pumpkin next door, Mr. Murry starts to worry: Will Thumbkin's pumpkin rot? Will he freeze in the winter? The energetic rhyme and the charming colored-pencil illustrations depict the growing friendship between these two opposite mice who agree to meet ""somewhere right in the middle."" The theme of worrying may be heavy-handed for some preschoolers. (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. All rights reserved.
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