Anatole is a most honorable mouse. When he realizes that humans are upset by mice sampling their leftovers, he is shocked! He must provide for his ...
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Feb 23, 2010
L-Angelica
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Anatole by Eve Titus is a Caldecott Award winner written in 1956. It is a charming book about a self-respecting French mouse that goes out to prove to humans that mice are not "a disgrace to all of France". The author characterization of the mouse is well developed. We get to know what kind of mouse Anatole is through his actions and words.
It is very interesting to see the difference between the illustrations of a book written 50 years ago and those available now. Only More...
It is very interesting to see the difference between the illustrations of a book written 50 years ago and those available now. Only More...
Feb 06, 2011
Sarah
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One of my all time favourites from my childhood. This delightful picture book is about a French mouse called Anatole who lives with his wife Doucette and their six children: Paul and Paulette, Claude and Claudette, Georges and Georgette in a little village near Paris.
The father mice of the village ride out every evening on their bicycles to forage for food for their families. One night Anatole and his partner Gaston overhear some humans complaining about ‘terrible mice’ stealing thei More...
The father mice of the village ride out every evening on their bicycles to forage for food for their families. One night Anatole and his partner Gaston overhear some humans complaining about ‘terrible mice’ stealing thei More...
Jun 19, 2009
Jackie "the Librarian"
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It's been more than 50 years since Eve Titus published Anatole, in three-color printing. Which makes sense, given that this tale is set in France, where the colors of the flag are blue, white, and red.
Anatole lives in a suburb of Paris (in a lovely little mouse town), an honorable mouse horrified to realize he's considered to be no better than a thief and a vandal by the people whose houses he collects food from. But what is a mouse to do? He's got to make a living somehow!
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Anatole lives in a suburb of Paris (in a lovely little mouse town), an honorable mouse horrified to realize he's considered to be no better than a thief and a vandal by the people whose houses he collects food from. But what is a mouse to do? He's got to make a living somehow!
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Dec 22, 2011
Amy
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My niece and I read Anatloe tonight. We read Anatole and the Cat the other night, and we enjoyed that, so I thought we'd try this first book tonight.
My niece said that she enjoyed Anatloe as much as she enjoyed Anatole and the Cat, and she thought that she'd probably give this one four stars as well. Well... I didn't like this one *quite* as much as Anatole and the Cat. I just thought that story was more interesting, somehow, and Anatlole's determination and spirit just came throug More...
My niece said that she enjoyed Anatloe as much as she enjoyed Anatole and the Cat, and she thought that she'd probably give this one four stars as well. Well... I didn't like this one *quite* as much as Anatole and the Cat. I just thought that story was more interesting, somehow, and Anatlole's determination and spirit just came throug More...
Mar 20, 2011
Christina
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Anatole is not a mouse to, "sit back and do nothing about our way of life," claims his friend Gaston, but Anatole is , A mouse of action-- a mouse of honor-- A Mouse Maginifique." Anatole's decision to use his cheese tasting talents to make an honest living and earn his self-respect is charmingly accompanied by Paul Galdone's lovely pencil and tri-colored drawings (red, white, and blue, of course!) A Caldecott honor book from 1954, this one is a keeper.
Jul 11, 2009
Heidi
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Jan 01, 2010
Angela
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Interesting plot. Uses a nice little selection of French names & phrases. A little longer than we like our picture books at Sam's age, and the mostly black-and-white sketches didn't help keep his attention. The mouse's choice at the end surprised me & seemed counter-intuitive to making his point. (But hey, I can respect not being all marketing-dept-ish.) And the final page seemed an odd way to close the story.
Aug 16, 2011
"It is horrible to feel scored and unwanted! Where is my self-respect? My pride? MY HONOR?"
This is more text-y than something that would be published today, but Titus uses a wonderful range of vocabulary and the storyline (about a mouse who wants to make a productive living instead of scavenging) is funny. An older Caldecott Honor book that holds up.
This is more text-y than something that would be published today, but Titus uses a wonderful range of vocabulary and the storyline (about a mouse who wants to make a productive living instead of scavenging) is funny. An older Caldecott Honor book that holds up.
Jan 31, 2012
Sarah
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This is a charming story of a Parisian mouse attempting to preserve his dignity by doing something useful for people. He is a cheese connoisseur after all, so he sneaks into a cheese shop and offers his ratings and suggestions for improvement of the various cheeses. This would pair well with LIBRARY MOUSE.
Aug 28, 2010
Kimberly
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This book was written in the 50's. I don't know how it is that I didn't discover it until now. A darling book about a mouse living near Paris. It's peppered with French phrases. I'm sure we enjoyed it all the more since my oldest two are in the French immersion program at the local elementary school this year.
Mar 02, 2011
Amanda
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Caldecott Honor 1957 Anatole is upset when he hears humans call mice thieves because they take food to feed their families. Anatole decides to earn the food he takes by tasting the cheese at a cheese factory and then rating it extra-'specially good, no good, not so good, good etc.
Feb 16, 2011
Van
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One of my favourite EVER books as a child. I remember being particularly fascinated by the names of all the cheeses. I am so grateful to Goodreads readers for reminding me of this delicious book. You have brought a fantastic recollection of childhood joy to my day. Thank you!
Jan 04, 2009
Dolly
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What a cute story; smart mice who end up doing a great service to a cheese factory. An interesting precursor (by about 50 years!) to Ratatouille. I love that it has lots of French phrases in the story. Our girls really enjoyed this story and so did I!
Jul 30, 2011
Love it! A book to introduce children to creative problem-solving, self-respect and a little of the French language. This is a story I would recommend to children who enjoy books such as 'The Gruffalo' and 'Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed'.
May 05, 2009
Christina
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Ratatouille borrows from this book a little, at least the idea of a rat or mouse contributing to human gastronomy rather than being a mindless scavenger.
Jul 02, 2011
Gail
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If you liked the movie Ratatouille, you will love this. I bought it for our collection after my daughter requested it again and again.
Feb 07, 2012
Victoria
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Illustrated by: Paul Galdone
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Date Published: 1956
Genre: Children's fiction
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Date Published: 1956
Genre: Children's fiction
Nov 01, 2011
Pafoua
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illustrated by Paul Galdone; written by Eve Titus; published by McGraw-Hill; fiction; Caldecott Honor 1957
Nov 22, 2011
Lafcadio
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Anatole is a most honorable mouse, with honorable friends, too: "I am your friend, n'est-ce-pas? A friend is never insulted—a friend has faith. Good luck!"
I love the wee mouse village and the wee mouse bicycles.
I love the wee mouse village and the wee mouse bicycles.
Mar 14, 2011
Erika
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Used to read it out loud when I was in elementary school.
Lovely book about a mouse and cheeses.
Lovely book about a mouse and cheeses.
Jun 13, 2011
Mckinley
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Another french classic ala Babar and Madeline. This time a smart rat.
Caldecott honor
Caldecott honor
Nov 25, 2008
Snorkle
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This book was surprisingly better then I thought. I had looked at the cover and the word that had come immediately to mind was, "cheesy". No pun intended. And then I read the book and I was right, it was about Cheese, but it was also more then that, it had a plot and characters that were downright likable. I really enjoyed this book.
*Taken from my book reviews blog: http://reviewsatmse.blogspot.com/2008/07...
*Taken from my book reviews blog: http://reviewsatmse.blogspot.com/2008/07...
Jun 22, 2010
Wayne
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The "BEST" book I read for my kids when they were youngsters. They absolutely loved me reading this book to them. I believe it was my "french" mouse accent that made it perfect. ;)
Jan 11, 2012
John
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Caldecott Honor Book, 1957
Art Medium:
-Pen and ink
-Gray Wash Over Graphic with Paper Collage
Favorite illustration: pages 22-23
Art Medium:
-Pen and ink
-Gray Wash Over Graphic with Paper Collage
Favorite illustration: pages 22-23
Sep 01, 2007
Joyce
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Everyone can make life (or cheese!) better. A great read aloud for both a 4 year old & 7 year old.
