Mouse on the River

In this exquisitely illustrated novelty picture book with die-cut flaps, we follow Mouse from woods to estuary to visit an old friend by the seaside. This gorgeous follow-up to the award-winning Mouse's Wood accompanies Mouse on a new adventure - from the woods, down a gently flowing river to the open sea - to visit an old friend. Detailed illustrations feature many plants and animals for children to identify, and the atmospheric rhyming text winds down to a peaceful conclusion perfect for bedtime. Taking place over the course of twenty-four hours, the gently rhyming story tracks the changing environment of the river's banks, the shift from day to night, pleasant weather to rain and back again, and introduces a whole new cast of friendly characters who wave to Mouse on the way, including beavers, water voles, and water fowl aplenty. Mouse travels by a willow coppice, a riverside town with a lock, a river island, a reed bed, the estuary, and the river mouth before finishing up the journey on the shore of the open sea. Illustrated by Alice Melvin, who has spent hours drawing directly from nature to make the book, Mouse on the River is sure to win over readers with its charming characters and intensely detailed scenes. A nature spotter's guide is also included at the back of the book.

'Transporting ... this dreamy rowboat journey down a meandering river has enticing lift-the-flap details and a Wind in the Willows feel' - Guardian 'A timeless quality... filled with exquisitely detailed art ... This journey is one that is full of joy and wonder, one that encourages relaxation and time for mindfulness' - Armadillo Magazine 'This delightful book with lyrical text is perfect for a peaceful bedtime read aloud!' - Little Library Owl 'One of our favourite reads of the year!' - Father Teacher Reader 'A fine addition to any three-year-old's library. Lush, serene illustrations ... a rolling rhyme and clear flaps combine to build a sense of quiet wonder and cosiness ... The book will equip young adventurers to set forth on their own journey though nature' - Sunday Independent.

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Alice Melvin is an award-winning illustrator and product designer who lives and works in Scotland. Alice is the creator of Mouse's Wood, which won the GOLD Junior Design Award for the Best Pre-Schooler Book 3-5yrs. It was both a Daily Telegraph and Observer Children's Book of the Year and has been translated into 21 languages. The hit Mouse's Wood series has over 375,000 copies in print worldwide.