Mouse Visits Grand Canyon National Park (Mouse Traveler) by Tricia Gardella

 

Mouse Visits Grand Canyon National Park by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Mouse is on another fun adventure. This time he's going to the Grand Canyon National Park. He quickly realizes that the park is so much bigger than he is! Scientists are able to explain a unique phenomenon that is occurring over the Canyon. Mouse also rides a donkey and meets some other animals along the way. More adventures await him once the donkey ride stops!

Another great book that can showcase a place to visit. This would be a great read before a visit or if a child is wanting to learn more about the Canyon itself.

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Mouse Visits Carlsbad Caverns National Park (Mouse Traveler Series) by Tricia Gardella

 

MOUSE Visits Carlsbad Caverns National Park by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Mouse is on another adventure, this time to the Carlsbad Caverns National Park. He's intrigued by the bats that are there and wonders if they could possibly be related to mice. He makes a new mouse friend who shows him around the sites while the bats are doing their nightly show routine.

This is a cute book that has some information about the Carlsbad Caverns. It would be a great resource to read with your youngster before going to visit. If a visit in person isn't possible, it could work as a literary book tour to this beautiful national park.

This is part of a series that is very fun and adventurous to read. I recommend reading them all!

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Mouse Visits Six National Monuments (Mouse Travels Series) by Tricia Gardella

 

Mouse Visits Six National Monuments by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Mouse has a busy trip ahead of him. He's decided that he wants to go and see some of the most famous national monuments. He's able to travel through the use of his computer and he finds himself at Mt. Rushmore in a very close encounter with Presidents of the past. Suddenly, he realizes that he doesn't have his computer to help him travel. Through a genius idea, he's able to travel to five more monuments in just a little over a day. He does have to stop and rest in the Lincoln's lap at the Lincoln Memorial though!

This is a great book to read or have read to you. This would be fun to read before going to see these monuments in person to help prepare youngsters for some of what they might see first. Yes, this is a work of fiction but does have some historical background on these important places. There is also a question guide at the end of the book to help reinforce learning about these interesting historical places.

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Mouse Visits Yosemite National Park by Tricia Gardella

 

Mouse Visits Yosemite National Park by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Through a rhyming story, we learn of Mouse's adventures to Yosemite National Park. He's on the hunt for waterfalls and along the way runs into some new friends.

This is a cute book that talks about the waterfalls at Yosemite and also highlights some of the Park's other features. The illustrations are bright and attractive too!

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Mouse Visits Acadia National Park (Mouse Traveler Series) by Tricia Gardella

 

Mouse Visits Acadia National Park by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In this story, Mouse goes to visit Acadia National Park. When he initially gets there, he doesn't have much hope that he'll find other mice. Eventually he runs into Frank and his family. Together they tour different parts of the park and learn about the different species of mice. There are also a few other new friends made along the way.

This book has very colorful and fun illustrations. The story in one that kids will enjoy and they can learn about some of the features of this National Park too!

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Mouse Visits Joshua Tree National Park by Tricia Gardella

 

Mouse Visits Joshua Tree National Park by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Mouse loves to travel and this time he's going to the Joshua Tree National Park. He's tried twice before to get to the moon but decides this time he should try to keep it more local.

A super cute book that kids will love! It's a great introduction to the world of traveling and gives some insight on this popular destination!

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What Bird Heard: A Kids Book About Following Your Dreams for Ages 4-8 by Tricia Gardella

 

What Bird Heard: A Kids Book About Following Your Dreams for Ages 4-8 by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

My favorite thing about this book is the illustrations. They are vivid and very well done!!

This was a cute story but felt a little disjointed. There seemed to be a flow, then it would derail a bit, then come back. Kids may not pick up on it as easily as an adult. The story is still good though. There is even a cliffhanger at the end that will bring kids back to this author and her stories.



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Santa Claws by Tricia Gardella

 

Santa Claws by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a great book that could be read anytime of the year but especially around the winter holidays. Claws loves living at the North Pole. Who wouldn't, right? He gets a lot of attention and has Santa and Mrs. Claus to play with, as well as the reindeer and elves. It's magical and exciting, even in December. That's when the attention to him goes away and in fact, he feels ignored. He decides this year will be different though! Read the book to learn what happens!

The illustrations are wonderfully done! The colors almost jump off the page! Kids of all ages will love reading this story together with their family!

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Gadrella by Tricia Gardella

 

Gadrella by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is such a fun book!! First off, the illustrations in this book practically jump off the page!! They are very brilliant and vivid, very eye-catching and colorful. Next, I love the play on words for this character from the author's last name!

Gadrella is a witch but she's tired of the same old look. She doesn't want a pointy hat or a black cat or all the typical things that a witch is "supposed to have". She starts to make some changes and at the next meeting, her friends think she is a monster...that is until they try her new potion!

Kids will love this holiday themed book! It's a great way to talk about differences and how it's ok to break the mold sometimes.

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Down By The River by Tricia Gardella

 

Down By The River by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

My favorite part of this book was the illustrations. They are very colorful and well done! The story is a good one, that focuses on the nature surrounding the river. It has a rhythm throughout with the wording that will make it a fun read. Use this book to teach new words and about environmental awareness!

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A Pig and a Poke by Tricia Gardella

 

A Pig and A Poke by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

If you've ever grown up in the country, you've probably tried to catch a greased pig or two! Angela has a great strategy to win the greased pig. Bruce the bully has other plans though and thinks he can beat Angela at her own game. I love the pictures of the race. They are very colorful and make you want to jump in the pen with them!

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Word Play by Tricia Gardella

 

Word Play by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It's Joe's first day of school and he's so excited to learn to read. He spells his name in his morning cereal before heading out for what's bound to be an exciting day. He gets to school and his teacher starts telling them all about where to put their things. They have a lesson on colors. They go out to recess. Joe's wondering when he'll get to learn to read! He goes on an adventure and meets a kind woman named Bea...not Bee...who teaches him a lesson.

Great story and one that kids will love, just as long as they don't become Joe on their first day of school! The illustrations in this book are also very well done.

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Where’s Gramma? by Tricia Gardella

 

Where's Gramma? by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Gramma is quite the adventurous gal! She wants to show her family all the places that she can be found and, in the process, they discover what a fun-loving, free spirit she is! She's also not afraid of hard work!

A cute book to share with your littles while they are curled up in your lap!

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"Absurd," Said Bird : A Fun Children's Adventure About a Mouse Who Dreams of Travel (Mouse Traveler) by Tricia Gardella

 

"ABSURD," SAID BIRD.: A mouse plans a trip to the moon. by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Kids of all ages will be drawn to the very vivid images in this book. It's also a super fun rhyming story about a mouse who wants to go to the moon! Mr. Mouse is on a mission but needs the help of other friends on the farm to make this mission a go.

This would be a great addition to any library!

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No One Could See the Flea by Tricia Gardella

 

No One Could See the Flea by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Poor Shank!! Jack and Shank are out for a walk when Shank gets an itch. Jack thinks what any reasonable pet owner would, and that is that Shank must have a flea. Jack goes through several "home remedies", some of which are pretty humorous, before deciding to leave this mystery to the hands of the professionals.

Kids will love the humor in this book!! Just make sure they understand good pet ownership and that not all of these recommendations should be tested out. The illustrations are also very well done and give way to more humor in the story. I highly recommend adding this one to your personal library!

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