Mouse on the River

In this beautifully illustrated novelty picture book featuring die-cut flaps, readers are invited to join Mouse on a journey from the woods to an estuary, visiting an old friend by the sea. This stunning sequel to the award-winning "Mouse's Wood" follows Mouse on a fresh adventure—from the tranquil woods, down a gently flowing river, all the way to the vast sea—to reunite with an old companion. The book's detailed illustrations offer a plethora of plants and animals for children to identify, complemented by atmospheric rhyming text that provides a serene conclusion, ideal for bedtime reading.Set over a span of twenty-four hours, the delicate rhyming narrative traces the transformation of the riverbank environment, transitioning from daylight to nighttime, clear skies to rain, and back again. Along the journey, Mouse encounters a delightful array of new friends, including beavers, water voles, and numerous waterfowl, all of whom greet Mouse warmly. The path follows a willow coppice, passes through a riverside town complete with a lock, continues past a river island and reed bed, proceeds through the estuary and river mouth, and ultimately culminates on the sandy shores of the open sea.Illustrated by Alice Melvin, who devoted considerable time to sketching directly from nature, "Mouse on the River" is poised to captivate readers with its enchanting characters and meticulously detailed illustrations. At the end of the book, a nature spotter's guide adds an educational element for curious minds.