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The Cheese Is Only the Beginning in “Nighty Night Mouse Tales”
It all started with a single mouse and a love of cheese. Then came a tower of flowerpots, a cursed bramble garden, and a ghost with no name holding an acorn lantern. Soon, a whole cast of mice arrived, each with their own hopes, fears, and wildly unexpected journeys. Together, they bring to life a story collection brimming with whimsy, mystery, and delight woven together by tiny paws and big imaginations.
This book is about creating a world where young readers can visit secret tunnels, race up clock towers, or dive into books that pull them right inside. Some tales sparkle with laughter and mischief. Others hold a quiet stillness, the kind that only appears when a mouse waits at a window or lights a lantern for someone lost. There’s a bit of fairy tale magic, a pinch of mischief, and just enough shadow to make the glow of hope feel warm and earned.
The stories are varied enough to keep every night feeling new. One chapter might introduce a library-loving mouse who rides a flying carpet, while the next shares a quiet moment between a mouse and a weasel who both know what it means to get stuck. These tales don’t talk down to young readers—they invite them in, offering a seat in a teacup boat or a dance at the fairy feast and trusting their imaginations to do the rest.
Whether you're reading aloud with a snuggly blanket or watching your little one page through adventures all on their own, there's something truly special about "Nighty Night Mouse Tales." It's a book meant to be loved, remembered, and passed down—whisker by whisker, tale by tale.
This book is about creating a world where young readers can visit secret tunnels, race up clock towers, or dive into books that pull them right inside. Some tales sparkle with laughter and mischief. Others hold a quiet stillness, the kind that only appears when a mouse waits at a window or lights a lantern for someone lost. There’s a bit of fairy tale magic, a pinch of mischief, and just enough shadow to make the glow of hope feel warm and earned.
The stories are varied enough to keep every night feeling new. One chapter might introduce a library-loving mouse who rides a flying carpet, while the next shares a quiet moment between a mouse and a weasel who both know what it means to get stuck. These tales don’t talk down to young readers—they invite them in, offering a seat in a teacup boat or a dance at the fairy feast and trusting their imaginations to do the rest.
Whether you're reading aloud with a snuggly blanket or watching your little one page through adventures all on their own, there's something truly special about "Nighty Night Mouse Tales." It's a book meant to be loved, remembered, and passed down—whisker by whisker, tale by tale.
The Road to 1,440
I'm Samuel DenHartog, and at 51, at the end of November of 2023, I've embarked on a remarkable journey as a writer. My diverse background in computer programming, video game development, and film prod
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