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Description
In this adventure story, a mother mouse searches for her lost baby while being chased by a gorilla across the world. The story follows their wild chase through various locations until the mother mouse discovers the gorilla is not as scary as he initially appeared. The book is written at a 2.3 reading level for lower elementary grades.
Quick Summary
This clever story flips the "monster under the bed" idea on its head by showing a tiny mouse who thinks the big gorilla chasing her is terrifying, only to discover he's just lonely and wants a friend. Kids will giggle at the absurd sight of a mouse running around the world trying to escape a gentle gorilla who simply does not know how to play nicely. If your child loves silly, surprise-ending books like "Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus," they'll adore this sweet tale about making friends instead of assumptions. Perfect for kindergarten through second grade readers who enjoy short, funny stories with a heartwarming twist.