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Our Hero (Babymouse #2)
by
Jennifer L. Holm (Goodreads Author),
Matthew Holm
For Babymouse, school is a constant battle between good (Babymouse), evil (Felicia Furrpaws), and more evil (gym class!). Can things get any worse? Yup. Because it’s time for the annual dodgeball tournament. What’s a mouse to do? Don’t miss the excitement in Babymouse: Our Hero!
Paperback, 96 pages
Published
December 27th 2005
by Random House Children's Books
(first published January 1st 2005)
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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!
Nov 26, 2012
Diana Judd
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This was a story about Babymouse, who must compete in a dodgeball game for her gym class. She's really dreading it, but with the help of her friend she manages to make it into a pretty good experience. Honestly, I didn't really enjoy this graphic novel. The pictures were interesting and well done, but the story was less coherent. The story would often slip into Babymouse's imagination, for instance she during the dodgeball game, suddenly they were soldiers during a war. While children's imaginat...more
I found this graphic novel to be very funny and kind of cute. As you may already know this story's protagonist is an adorable mouse named Babymouse. Although this book was titled "Babymouse Our Hero" the story was different than what I thought it would be. Babymouse only become a superhero like on the cover for a short time in her own imagination I thought she was going to image she was a superhero the whole time but she didn't. What did happen was a great and humorous story about Babymouse prep...more
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 dodge...more
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. Low and...more
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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 in paragraph form so the reader ha...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 in paragraph form so the reader ha...more
Oct 10, 2009
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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: Peer pressure, the meeting expectations
Specific Lite...more
Reading Level: 4th grade
Genre: Comic Fiction
Specific Curricular Uses: Independent Reading
Social Issues the book addresses: Peer pressure, the meeting expectations
Specific Lite...more
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 their permane...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 their permane...more
Apr 01, 2012
Dolly
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3 of 5 stars
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Recommends it for:
children starting to read graphic novels
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I knew that sooner or later that we'd get around to reading the Babymouse series by Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm. I had even read one of the books in the series with one of our oldest's classmates when I visited the class during reading time. But I was a bit surprised when our youngest picked up the story and our oldest had no interest at all.
This is the second book in the series and shows a very imaginitive Babymouse during a typical school day. Our youngest really likes these books. They...more
This is the second book in the series and shows a very imaginitive Babymouse during a typical school day. Our youngest really likes these books. They...more
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 narrator infor...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 narrator infor...more
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 Mittyesque world of...more
Whenever Babymouse is unhappy, she retreats into a Walter Mittyesque world of...more
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...more
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 others in a...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 others in a...more
Another exciting book in the Babymouse series and it is just as exciting as the other ones I have read. This story follows Babymouse as she prepares for a dodge ball match in gym class, which results in her becoming a hero. Everyone can relate to not wanting to participate in dodge ball in gym class, even me. In the book, there is also Felicia Furrpaws, who is a bully and the current champion in dodge ball. All the way through the book, I was questioning who is going to end up winning the match...more
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...more
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 Babymouse is...more
My daughter loved this book so much, I had to read it for myself. Little girls can really relate to Babymouse, she is always late for the bus, can never get her locker open, is harassed by a mean girl named Felicia Furrypaws and has a very very active imagination. The little girl in me found this book to be cute and funny! We have started reading them together and discussing the significance of each story and of course laughing a lot too! In this book, Babymouse conquers her fear of gym class an...more
A fun and funny comic book story! I used this book in class with my special needs student in fourth grade. It's a great way to read a more advanced story that's still very approachable and fast-paced. Babymouse always keeps things hilarious, and she's a very lovable loser. The plot isn't too deep, but it generated a lot of great discussion about how to deal with the travails of school--mean kids, insecurity, intimidating teachers, getting into trouble, parents who don't understand, and making an...more
I like this graphic novel series better than the Lunch Lady series; Babymouse's character is more believable than the lunch lady's. In this second instalment of the series, Babymouse wins the dodgeball game by nailing Felicia Furrypaws in the eye. I particularly like the way Babymouse moves from reality into fantasy, turning her daily struggles into heroic events. The authors do a great job of highlighting this for the reader by introducing pink into the colour palate of the graphics.
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.
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 Babymouse.
My son handed this one to me and told me I needed to read this TODAY. Like RIGHT NOW. How could he possibly have known how perfect this one was for me? I did everything in my power to avoid dodgeball in school - it was definitely my least favorite thing to do in gym. I think everyone was better at the game than I was, so it was just easier to get out fast. Like the other Babymouse books, I love her imagination and how Wilson is always there to help her solve whatever the problem is.
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.
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.
This book was pretty good it is a book for younger children and I bet it would grab others' attention. It's very interesting to have that whole fantasy mix with the school but after reading it it's something that so many younger kids would enjoy especially if they want the fantasy and what not. It's a very good book for children who want the action too and something that deals with going to school so I would read it to my students.
This was a cute book. I liked how it ended up with everyone loving Babymouse and her becoming the hero. It could relate to kids if they feel like they are having a bad day or people are picking on them and this book will make them feel better when they see it ended well for Babymouse. The drawings are full of action and would keep the kids' attention. I did not give it 5 stars because it is not a story I would read to my class.
In this book, Babymouse is faced with the usual elementary school issues: missing the bus, lockers that won't open, fractions, bullies, and dodgeball. Dodgeball being the most difficult mountain to overcome. Babymouse struggles throughout the book to squash all of her concerns. In the end, she defeats the bully, wins dodgeball, and becomes a hero only in her imagination. This is a very cute and enduring graphic novel that any young girl would enjoy reading.
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 is her habi...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 is her habi...more
Jan 15, 2011
Bvlmc Buchanan Verplanck Elementary School
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2 of 5 stars
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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.
Babymouse does not like to go to school. Especially when there is going to be a dodgeball tournament coming up. Nobody is allowed to miss. It will count as a grade in the permanent record. Will an earthquake, hurricane, or meteor cause the cancellation of the game? Babymouse hopes so. It has a great ending and has a lot of humor.
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Jennifer L. Holm is a NEW YORK TIMES bestselling children's author and the recipient of three Newbery Honors for her novels OUR ONLY MAY AMELIA, PENNY FROM HEAVEN, and TURTLE IN PARADISE. Jennifer collaborates with her brother, Matthew Holm, on two graphic novel series -- the popular Babymouse series and the bestselling Squish series. She is also the author of several other highly praised books, i...more
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Jan 06, 2012 12:40pm
Hmm, I got a copy of Cinder--is there something you're super-excited about?
Jan 09, 2012 11:29am