{"product_id":"9781619634220","title":"Mousequerade Ball : A Counting Tale","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eMousequerade Ball\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Lori Mortensen\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a castle on a hill, in a great grand hall,\u003cbr\u003emice are getting ready for the Mousequerade Ball.\u003cbr\u003eThey dress in their finest. What a grand affair!\u003cbr\u003eBut when an unexpected guest arrives,\u003cbr\u003ethe mice get quite a scare.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIs the evening ruined? Should they run in fright? \u003cbr\u003eOr will a gallant mouse stand up and save the splendid night?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCounting up to ten and back again, dancing all the while, this delightful story invites readers--and dancers--to the event of the season: the Mousequerade Ball!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Mortensen’s verse text sets an upbeat rhythm and a jovial tone in the first half of the book, which contrasts nicely with the second. Strong black lines define the characters and their actions in Lewin’s graceful watercolors, which illustrate the verses with drama, humor, and style. The artwork shows up beautifully from a distance, making this a good counting book for classroom settings as well as individual reading.\" - \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"It is an enchanting evening to remember (and a fine reminder that even a primary concept can get dressed up).\" - \u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Lewin’s loose, breezy watercolors tap into the blend of elegance and comedy in this diverting animal fantasy.\" - \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A lovely story of celebration and dance. . . . This book will appeal to a variety of audiences, engaging readers and listeners alike.\" -\u003ci\u003e School Library Connection\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781619634220\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Bloomsbury USA Childrens","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":40596067451086,"sku":"9781619634220","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_c81b63c8-1a38-4ef8-8ecb-d05a927d8b9b.jpg?v=1637848421","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781619634220","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}