FICTION

Little Mouse Saves The Day (A First Comic for Brand-New Readers)

by Jeff Smith (text) & illus. by Jeff Smith
­Astra/TOON. (TOON Level 1). Jun. 2025. 40p. Tr $13.99. ISBN 9781662665455.
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K-Gr 2–An early graphic novel with sweet charm that young readers will find endearing. This new offering in the series follows Little Mouse, a character previously seen in Eisner Award-winning Smith’s Little Mouse Gets Ready. It is time for Little Mouse to go to bed. After the lights are turned out, Little Mouse sees a shadowy figure in the open closet door. Addressing a well-known fear in a way that is not too scary for children, the young mouse decides to don a Supermouse cape and face the danger. The expressive panels enhance the story and will aid those who are just beginning their reading journey in identifying words.
VERDICT A well-crafted graphic novel about facing one’s fears, recommended for early reader or graphic novel sections.
Reviewed by Allison McLean , May 01, 2025

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