Because You Are You

Name: Because You Are You
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SKU: 9781775439585
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By Mark Sommerset

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In a cosy hay-bale house, a little brown mouse dreams of a future full of wonder and possibility. As Littlemouse’s imagination takes flight—from painting masterpieces and baking grand cakes to sailing the high seas and pondering life’s deepest thoughts—Mamamouse joins in with boundless encouragement. But when... Read More

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But when doubt creeps in and Littlemouse wonders, What if I’m just me?, Mamamouse’s love remains unwavering.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781775439585

Publisher: Scholastic New Zealand Limited

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 June 2025

Country: New Zealand

Imprint: Scholastic New Zealand

Contributors:

Illustrated by Amandine Riera

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 244.0mm

Height: 212.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Mark Sommerset New Zealand and Australia Published New Zealand Children's Books New Zealand Published

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