I was never attracted to this book because I judge most children's books by their covers, I admit it, and the colors never drew me in. But, after growing up and having one boy to entertain, we were given a board book of it, and since Bowden would sit for me even as a little tiny baby boy, I read this to him, and he enjoyed it.
Then I heard a lullaby by a country band that talked about this book, and finding the mouse, and I realized how fun this book really is. I love it for how simple it is, how soothing and quiet, and Bowden loves to find the mouse, and screech when it eats the food, and say, "Aaah..." when it looks out the window.
Bowden is not put to sleep by this book, but it is a joy to read.
(Harper Trophy, 1947)
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I felt the same way about this book until I began reading it to the girls. The garish placement of colors wasn't appealing to me, but the book is now a favorite. It's a classic for good reason. And, here, for your enjoyment, is a funny spoof that ran in the New York Times after they took the cigarette away from Mr. Clement Hurd.
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