Mouserella misses Grandmouse, who has returned to her home in the country. She writes her a letter about her everyday activities; watching her caterpillar, Willy, who is now a chrysalis, teaching her ladybug to fetch, visiting the zoo and a museum, playing with her brother, etc. Mouserella's letter is also filled with her crayon drawings and photographs. The letter is in Mouserella's handwriting on yellow, green and pink striped writing paper. And the book reads from top to bottom. Funny, clever, and sweet. Just right for 1st grade. I usually enjoy books that feature writers or some type of writing, and in this case, much to my delight, it's a charming granddaughter who writes a letter to her Grandmouse. Clearly, she loves the woman and misses her and wants to share everything that's going on. She teaches her ladybug to fetch, practices her posture by carrying a book across the room on her tail, and marvels at the beauty of the city, light with candles during a blackout. As is the case with letters written by children, this one contains crossed out words and rambles a bit, but Mouserella is a clever thinker and writer. Who wouldn't be proud to have her in the family? The watercolor, stencils, crayon, and pencil illustrations feature the artist's rendition of photos as well as objects such as a packet of ketchup Mouserella sends to her Grandmouse. Young readers will certainly enjoy this letter.
Do You like book Love, Mouserella (2011)?
I believe I have found my new favorite children's writer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
—grayson
