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Mousequerade Ball,
A Counting Tale

Written by Lori Mortensen

Illustrated by Betsy Lewin

Published by Bloomsbury, May 2016

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In a castle on a hill, in a great, grand hall, mice are getting ready for the Mousequerade Ball. They dress in their finest. What a grand affair! But when an unexpected guest arrives, the mice get quite a scare. Is the evening ruined? Should they run in fright? Or, will a gallant mouse stand up and save the splendid night?

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Counting up to 10 and back again, this delightful story invites readers to the event of the season: The Mousequerade Ball.

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Reviews

"A surefire story time selection."—School Library Journal

"Mortensen's verse text sets an upbeat rhythm and a jovial tone . . . a good counting book for classroom settings as well as individual reading."—Booklist

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"It is an enchanting evening to remember (and a fine reminder that even a primary concept can get dressed up.)"—Kirkus Reviews

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"The rhymes are sweet and the words are perfect for toddlers and Ms. Mortensen excels at capturing toddler attention and even keeping adults entertained (while reading again and again, I might add). Highly recommended for babies and toddlers."—The Children's Book Review

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