Mr. Maxwell's Mouse
Frank Asch
(Author)
Devin Asch
(Illustrator)
Description
Mr. Maxwell is one contented cat. He has just been promoted. And what better way to celebrate than by going to his favorite restaurant, the Paw and Claw? He decides to live a little and order the house specialty --- a live mouse. When the headwaiter asks if they should kill the mouse, Mr. Maxwell says that isn't necessary. He knows the Paw and Claw's mice are bred for politeness!But this particular live mouse can't keep quiet --- would Mr. Maxwell like to add a little salt? Or order a glass of wine? Would he mind saying a little prayer before eating? My, what a bold and wordy mouse! Mr. Maxwell hopes the mouse doesn't give him indigestion ...Richly illustrated and full of surprises. Mr. Maxwell's Mouse is a David-and-Goliath story with claws, whiskers and tails.Product Details
Price
$8.95
$8.32
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Publish Date
April 01, 2014
Pages
32
Dimensions
8.83 X 10.97 X 0.1 inches | 0.4 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9781771381178
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About the Author
Frank Asch is the author and illustrator of more than 70 books for children. His picture books with Kids Can Press include Ziggy Piggy and the Three Little Pigs and Mr. Maxwell's Mouse (illustrated by his son, Devin Asch). Frank lives in Middletown Springs, Vermont.
Devin Asch is an illustrator and photojournalist. He divides his time between LA and Hawaii.
Reviews
Father-son team Frank and Devin Asch here team up for a cat-and-mouse tale that showcases the younger Asch's lush digital artistic talents, alongside the elder's witty text.--Publishers Weekly
This father/son team has concocted a delicious cat-and-mouse tale in which small outsmarts large. Visually stunning, the period setting, captivating illustrations, and tongue-in-cheek dialogue create a delectable tail, er, tale of one-upmousemanship to be savored.--Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
The story, rarefied and arch, revels in its elegant surroundings.--New York Times
Readers will relish the formal language as a tongue-in-cheek counterpoint to a very funny, if macabre, story. ... A truly scrumptious treat.--School Library Journal, Starred Review
This father/son team has concocted a delicious cat-and-mouse tale in which small outsmarts large. Visually stunning, the period setting, captivating illustrations, and tongue-in-cheek dialogue create a delectable tail, er, tale of one-upmousemanship to be savored.--Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
The story, rarefied and arch, revels in its elegant surroundings.--New York Times
Readers will relish the formal language as a tongue-in-cheek counterpoint to a very funny, if macabre, story. ... A truly scrumptious treat.--School Library Journal, Starred Review
