For Babymouse, school is a constant battle between good (Babymouse), evil (Felicia Furrpaws), and more evil (gym class!). Can things get any worse?...
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Jan 04, 2012
nancy
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Read this over the break with my 8 year old niece and we laughed and laughed and wished that we had every book in the series at our instant disposal. Felicia Furrypaws is THE perfect villain. And dodgeball is the perfect crisis. (And oh how I can relate.) Viva la Babymouse!
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Nov 09, 2009
Beth
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Brother & sister Jennifer & Matthew Holm team up to present this tale of a sassy little mouse with a bully problem. Babymouse drags her feet getting out of bed in the morning because she dreads gym, algebra and Felicia Furrypaws, a mean kitty who looks down on her. Faced with the threat that if she forgets her sneakers one more time, her poor marks in gym wil go on her permanent record, she enlists the help of her best buddy, a weasel named Wilson, to give her a refresher course in dodgeball. Sh
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Oct 19, 2009
(NS)Jennifer
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In this story, Babymouse is faced with her greatest fear of all. Flashbacks immediately come into Babymouse's head about her insecurities with the game. In gym class, each student is forced to play the game and for....A GRADE! On the day of the game, Babymouse forgets her gym shoes at home and is left in her pink shoes. She is sliding all over the floor and feels like she made a big mistake! As the game continues, Babymouse and Felicia Furrypaws (the reigning champ) are left in the game. L
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Oct 14, 2009
Jessica
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Babymouse, Our Hero
By Jennifer Holm & Matthew Holm
Reading Level: transitional to fluent readers around 4th grade
Genre: Comic Fiction
Specific Curricular Uses: Independent Reading for more fluent readers.
Social Issues the book addresses: Peer pressure, the meeting expectations
Specific Literary Elements The book Demonstrates: The entire book is written in comic form. It’s a unique way to write a book, but captures young audiences’ attentions. It’s not written More...
By Jennifer Holm & Matthew Holm
Reading Level: transitional to fluent readers around 4th grade
Genre: Comic Fiction
Specific Curricular Uses: Independent Reading for more fluent readers.
Social Issues the book addresses: Peer pressure, the meeting expectations
Specific Literary Elements The book Demonstrates: The entire book is written in comic form. It’s a unique way to write a book, but captures young audiences’ attentions. It’s not written More...
Oct 10, 2009
Summary: For Babymouse, school is a constant battle between good...and evil! Can things get any worse? Yup! Because it's time for the annual dodgeball tournament! What's a mouse to do? Will a meteor hit the school and stop the game? Will Felicia and her deadly dodgeballs win the day? Has Babymouse dodged her last dodgeball?
Reading Level: 4th grade
Genre: Comic Fiction
Specific Curricular Uses: Independent Reading
Social Issues the book addresses: Pe More...
Reading Level: 4th grade
Genre: Comic Fiction
Specific Curricular Uses: Independent Reading
Social Issues the book addresses: Pe More...
Oct 04, 2011
Karin
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The second installment finds Babymouse struggling with her normal, boring life. Once again she misses the bus, once again her locker gives her trouble, and once again her best friend, Wilson, is the only light in her otherwise dark day.
Even though Felicia Furrypaws is still the biggest bully at school, she isn’t Babymouse’s problem this time. This time it’s DODGEBALL. When the gym teacher informs the class that everyone has to play dodgeball because it will be for a grade and go in More...
Even though Felicia Furrypaws is still the biggest bully at school, she isn’t Babymouse’s problem this time. This time it’s DODGEBALL. When the gym teacher informs the class that everyone has to play dodgeball because it will be for a grade and go in More...
Jul 22, 2010
Jo
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This is the second graphic novel I've read. The Babymouse books are pretty popular at my library, so I thought I'd give them a try. It took me about 10 minutes to breeze through this book, and I have to admit that I prefer something a little more substantial for my reading, but I can see how these would be good for reluctant readers.
I will say that it made me smile, and the humor in this book was really smart. For instance, the night before Babymouse's dreaded dodgeball game, the na More...
I will say that it made me smile, and the humor in this book was really smart. For instance, the night before Babymouse's dreaded dodgeball game, the na More...
Jun 21, 2009
Tamora
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This is sweet and fun, a graphic novel (in pink, white, and black) for middle readers--though I had fun reading it. Babymouse is in grade school, with all the pitfalls therein (math, science, the cafeteria, and gym). Her best friend, Walter the Weasel, does his best to help her out, but Babymouse is a forgetful klutz, and she is terrified of her archnemesis, Felicia Furrypaws. It all comes to a head at a dodgeball game.
Whenever Babymouse is unhappy, she retreats into a Walter Mitt More...
Whenever Babymouse is unhappy, she retreats into a Walter Mitt More...
Nov 16, 2011
Julie
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This is a cute little book that elementary school students will easily relate to. Babymouse has to deal with bullying, daily life, and dodgeball but does it in a comical way to help children see its really not the end of the world. There are many references to heroic events such as the oregon trail and space exploration. I found it interesting that these fantasies changed the color scheme, the background was pink while in her real life the color was white and black with pink only as an accent. A
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Dec 10, 2009
Tami
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2nd-5th Grade (Independent Reading)
Jennifer and Matthew Holm use the cartoon/comic style in this graphic novel to tell the story of baby mouse. This style of book is great to use with children who are reluctant or slow readers; Holm and Holm’s use of pictures accompany the words in a very creative, fun way. Kids will really enjoy the imaginative, humor of baby mouse and be able to relate to her story of facing your fears against a bully. I would definitely use this graphic novel and More...
Jennifer and Matthew Holm use the cartoon/comic style in this graphic novel to tell the story of baby mouse. This style of book is great to use with children who are reluctant or slow readers; Holm and Holm’s use of pictures accompany the words in a very creative, fun way. Kids will really enjoy the imaginative, humor of baby mouse and be able to relate to her story of facing your fears against a bully. I would definitely use this graphic novel and More...
Nov 21, 2011
Ryan
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Baby Mouse our hero is a playful and fun story for all children. This story focuses on one class in particular many children have anxiety about. Gym class! This story takes you through a day in the life of a very imaginative “Baby Mouse”. This book plays with the comedic relationship between mice and cats as Felicia Furrpaws is the class bully. Felicia is constantly picking on Baby Mouse. This is one of the factors that baby mouse has anxiety about when going to school. This particular day, is d
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Oct 21, 2009
(NS) Amie
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I thought this second installment of the low fantasy graphic novel, Babymouse, was funny, inventive and sassy. It follows Babymouse while she trains for the dreaded dodgeball competition in gym. She wants to prove to her classmates, especially the bullying cat, Felicia Furrypaws, and herself that she is not a wimp. You can't help but root for Babymouse- she is so spunky and has a vivid imagination that sometimes gets in the way of reality. The author uses the color pink to show when Babymous
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Feb 03, 2010
Jennifer
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Babymouse starts her day by missing the bus and having to walk the two whole blocks to school only to find out that they will be playing dodgeball in gym and she can't get out of it. She is not good at dodgeball and does not get out of class even when forgets her gym shoes at home. In the end she becomes a hero in her socks. This graphic novel is a quick read and would appeal to mainly girls in 2nd or 3rd grade. I found the format of the graphic novel to be appealing but the story was just ok.
Oct 06, 2009
Megan
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Graphic novels are all the rage these days. My librarian picked up "Babymouse: Our Hero" after we heard her speak at a conference. Personally, I find graphic novels hard to read, but reluctant readers usually enjoy them. It's hard not to like a Mouse who has nightmares about dodgeball day in gym class, and it's even harder not to like her when she unexpectedly conquers the game! I would recommend this book for 3-6th graders. Girls will especially enjoy the pink cuteness of Babymou
Oct 10, 2009
Marcia
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Genre: Graphic Novel
Babymouse, who is much more comfortable living life's drama through books and her imagination, must participate in a dodgeball tournament against her nemesis, popular Felicia Furrypaws. Through her imagination, this battle becomes one of epic importance. With the help of her trusted friend, Wilson, Babymouse unsuccessfully trains for the big event. Although this story is entirely predictable, I like Babymouse's sassy attitude and her imagination.
Babymouse, who is much more comfortable living life's drama through books and her imagination, must participate in a dodgeball tournament against her nemesis, popular Felicia Furrypaws. Through her imagination, this battle becomes one of epic importance. With the help of her trusted friend, Wilson, Babymouse unsuccessfully trains for the big event. Although this story is entirely predictable, I like Babymouse's sassy attitude and her imagination.
May 06, 2009
Laura
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This was a pretty cute story about a little mouse that does not want to play dodgeball. Babymouse has a very active imagination and often finds herself in made-up scenes, which are easily expressed to the reader by using a pink background. I'm not sure why this is included in "realistic fiction," though, because all of the characters are walking, talking animals. Also, after reading Maus last quarter, I couldn't help but picture the school bully - a cat - as a nazi.
Oct 06, 2008
Tawnie
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Grades: 4 to 6 Genre: Graphic Novel, Animal
Babymouse dreams of glory and fame, but sadly her life is less than glorious. One day is particularly bad as she misses the bus and has to walk to school, but the worst is going to come as she learns that she must play dodge ball the next day in PE. Babymouse has never been good at dodge ball and dreads the day. Her highly active imagination tries to think of ways that school would be canceled, but in typical fashion it is not. In the end it i More...
Babymouse dreams of glory and fame, but sadly her life is less than glorious. One day is particularly bad as she misses the bus and has to walk to school, but the worst is going to come as she learns that she must play dodge ball the next day in PE. Babymouse has never been good at dodge ball and dreads the day. Her highly active imagination tries to think of ways that school would be canceled, but in typical fashion it is not. In the end it i More...
Jan 15, 2011
Bvlmc
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Babymouse must navigate the friends and foes of school life and of course her tempermental locker. In addition, she suffers from fear of dodgeball and with the upcoming tournament will all of Babymouse's practice payoff? Appealing to fans of graphic novels and those in primary grades looking for validation of the emotional ups and downs of school yard play and friendships.
Nov 04, 2009
It is interesting how she interprets different events during the school day. I don't like how she zones out her teachers. She asks for help in becoming the hero or just help in being better at dodgeball. There is plenty of excitement expressed through the writing style. I like that the drawings are simple: black and pink.
Oct 12, 2011
Katie
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Babymouse will be appealing to graphic novel enthusiasts and those who are new to the genre. Babymouse will bring girls to graphic novels and keep them there. The text and illustrations play perfectly together and the humor and imagination of Babymouse are delightful.
Jun 09, 2010
Jenna
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This type of book is most definatly for younger readers. These graphic novels were recommended to me so I thought I would try them. But now that I think about it,I'm pretty sure these were recommended to me in about 4th or 5th grade.
Feb 07, 2011
Joenna
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An imaginative young mouse is terrified to face her enemy in dodgeball, but with the help of her best friend anf support from her mother, she not only plays the game, she proves herself a hero.
Apr 26, 2010
Meadow
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If my kid is going to pick comic books, I prefer this kind. No gore, not too many words (I hate reading all the pows and yeows and whatnot), and an okay story.
She loves them. Especially the pink.
She loves them. Especially the pink.
Feb 13, 2009
nicole
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Still funny. Still like 'em. Better than the first, actually. Plus, most things involving dodgeball are good. Though the movie sucked, come to think of it...
May 31, 2009
Ada
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Babymouse always forgets her sneakers until 1 day she remembers it and wins a dodgeball game.Everyonbe cheers her on at the end!
Dec 27, 2011
Shannon
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I love Babymouse, her character, the dreams, the illustrations, all of it. Now I want the rest of the series. :)
Dec 12, 2009
Mary
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Cute. goes back and forth between her "real" life and her imagination. I used to hate dodge ball as much as she does.
Jun 23, 2009
Angypants
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What a hero! Babymouse teaches young girls, think 8-12, how to be brave as she faces: a dreaded game of dodge ball.
Apr 18, 2010
Lauren
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This book is super funny! A perfect read for fourth to seventh graders, or really any age of book worm
Apr 20, 2010
Meredith
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Oh, she's just so cute! I can't even take it. I really enjoyed Babymouse's triumph against the evil that is dodgeball. A nice, quick read.
