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*Babymouse: Our Hero* by Jennifer Holm, illustrated by Matthew Holm - young readers book review

 
Also by Jennifer & Matthew Holm:

I'm Sunny! (My First Comics)

I'm Grumpy (My First Comics)

Squish #4: Captain Disaster

Squish #1: Super Amoeba

Babymouse: Queen of the World

Babymouse #6: Camp Babymouse

Babymouse #7: Skater Girl

Babymouse #8: Puppy Love
Babymouse #2: Our Hero
by Jennifer Holm, illustrated by Matthew Holm
Grades 2-3 96 pages Random House December 2005 Paperback    

Babymouse is at it again. All she wants to do is stay in bed and dream about being a hero, but the bus is coming and she’s got to get up and go to school. After missing the bus and making the long trek on foot, Babymouse knows her day is off to a bad start. None of her classes are going well, and when she gets to the last period of the day, she knows it can’t get much worse. Until it does—they are playing dodgeball in PE. Babymouse is good at a lot of things, but dodgeball isn’t one of them. And who is the best? Felicia Furrypaws. Will Babymouse survive to see another day?

The second Babymouse book holds all of the same charm as the first. Geared toward young girls, the pink-tinged illustrations convey Babymouse’s emotions perfectly. I’m not sure that this book and its overall themes will be understood by those at the younger end of the age range. My five-year-old daughter enjoyed the story and listened intently, but she didn’t get the overall theme of overcoming fears. The comic book format will appeal to a wide variety of readers, and Babymouse’s sweet vulnerability will touch the heart of kids and their parents alike. If you have a child or grandchild who is feeling a little insecure or like she doesn’t quite measure up, she will surely find a friend in Babymouse, and will delight in Babymouse: Our Hero.
   
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