Common Sense Note
Parents need to know this book contains some adult mice drinking alcohol and a mouse is caught in a humane trap. Theater vocabulary makes this a good book to introduce live theater productions to kids.
Families can talk about friendship and making a difference. In what ways did Pippin and Henry make a difference in the lives of their friends? What made Henry a good friend to Adelaide? In what ways are you a good friend?
Common Sense Review
Reviewed By: Terreece Clarke
There is something really cute about mice dressed up and acting like humans and this book by Andrews and her daughter Emma is no exception. From the "moused-up" song titles: "Muenster Makes the World Go Round," "Squeakin' in the Rain," and "If I Was a Rich Mouse," to the detailed descriptions of whisker twitches and scurrying, the book is charming and informative for little readers who don't know much about the life of theater people -- or mice.
In the paperback there are some fun extras including a theater vocabulary list, a newspaper review of the final show, a Playbill from Broadway Airs, and advice for "theater mice."
From The Book
Harold rubbed his chin. "It's odd, but I haven't heard," he replied. "I've seen so many come and go, and usually someone tells me what the next production will be -- "
He was interrupted as an anxious, bespectacled young mouse dressed in black work clothes came skidding to a halt beside him.
"We've been looking for you everywhere!" he gasped breathlessly. "Enoch says you have to come right away! Adelaide is at it again. Rehearsals are at a standstill, and you're the only one who can calm her down. . . ."
The mice quickly closed the little pass door tightly behind them and scurried down a long, sloping corridor.
"Sorry, Fritz!" Pippin whispered as they followed Harold's ample frame.
"Really, Pippin! As an intern you should know you can't just run off to the human theater anytime you feel like it. We open in just a few days! We need all paws on deck!"
Plot Summary:
Far beneath the bright lights of Broadway is an architect's model of the Sovereign Theater and the mice of the theater put on fantastic productions including West Side Tails and Mice and Dolls. Right before their big show Broadway Airs opens, the crew finds out that the human Sovereign is going to be demolished, and, worse yet, that their star has disappeared! Will the show go on?
Related Books:
Also from the Authors:
Dragon
Hound of Honor
Simeon's Gift
Mandy
The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles
The Julie Andrews Collection Web site
Reviewed: 04/02/2008
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Sexual ContentThere are mice dating, falling in love, and two mice kiss. |
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ViolenceA mouse is caught in a "humane" trap and is dumped outside the city. |
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Social BehaviorThe characters demonstrate kindness, bravery, resourcefulness, and determination in the face of adversity. |
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Drug/Alcohol/TobaccoAdult mice are shown drinking alcohol. |
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