A Little Bit of Love

PreS-Gr 1—Small Mouse is tired of plain old cheese and crumbs and wants something new and sweet to eat, so her mother takes her on a journey, gathering ingredients to make something out of love. They gather cream, berries, and honey, and at each stop the little mouse asks how it was made with love. Together they make a pie, and the youngster understands how good things are made with a mother's love. This is a sweet story that not only teaches a child how a pie is made, but also how each ingredient comes from nature. Mama Mouse explains how cows give milk to feed their calves and that the sun shares its warmth with the berries. The colors in the art are soft but sunny, making this a cozy read. The loving facial expressions between the mice are endearing. This is a perfect lap read before sharing an old family recipe.—Kris Hickey, Columbus Metropolitan Library, OH