A Mouse Called Julian

Name: A Mouse Called Julian
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A Mouse Called Julian is a delightful tale about a mouse who is perfectly happy avoiding other animals. They often just get in the way, and sometimes even try to eat him! However, one day, Julian has an unexpected dinner guest... When the fox tries to... Read More

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Julian is a mouse who is perfectly happy avoiding other animals. They seem to just get in the way, and sometimes even try to eat him! But one day, Julian has an unexpected dinner guest...

Julian is a mouse who is perfectly happy avoiding other animals. They seem to just get in the way, and sometimes even try to eat him! But one day, Julian has an unexpected dinner guest...

Description

A Mouse Called Julian is a delightful tale about a mouse who is perfectly happy avoiding other animals. They often just get in the way, and sometimes even try to eat him! However, one day, Julian has an unexpected dinner guest...

When the fox tries to sneak into Julian's burrow for a tasty bite of mouse, it finds itself stuck headfirst in Julian's front door! Initially alarmed and wary, they soon find themselves enjoying a lovely dinner together. It's not long before each realises that they have found in the other a lifelong friend.

Book Features:

A charming story about finding friendship in unusual circumstances.
Subtly introduces themes of tolerance, loyalty, and generosity toward those who are different from us.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781838742140

Publisher: Flying Eye Books

Format: Board book

Date Published: 03 October 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Flying Eye Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 170.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 24

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Joe Todd-Stanton is from Brighton and grew up drawing with his mum. He studied Illustration at the University of the West of England, afterwards moving to London where he currently lives. His children's book, The Secret of Black Rock, won the 2018 Waterstones Children's Book Prize and since then he has written and illustrated eight books with Flying Eye Books.

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