The Guard Mouse

by Don Freeman

Freeman, Don

Genres: Picture Books, Animals, London, Childrens

48 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1967

About the author

Don Freeman was a painter, printmaker, cartoonist, children's book author, and illustrator. He was born in San Diego, California, attended high school in Missouri, and later moved to New York City where he studied etching with John Sloan.
Frequent subjects included Broadway theatre, politics, and the circus. He was also a jazz musician, and the brother of circus entrepreneur Randy Freeman.

Reviews

[Melki]

Clyde is a Guard Mouse. It's his job to keep small creatures from entering Buckingham Palace through openings along the wall. And, he takes his job VERY seriously, seldom leaving his post until the day his cousin and his family arrive from America for a visit. Then, it's an Anglophile's dream as he takes them on a very special tour of London.



Freeman's illustrations are always a delight, and the art in this book is no exception.

[Melody]

Picked this up at a thrift store tonight. It's pretty cute- but the real draw here are the mid-sixties illustration. The story is that a Buckingham Palace Guard Mouse is visited by his relatives, and he takes them on a tour of London. All the sights are mentioned, and lovingly drawn. Fun.

[Tracy]

Cute book that hits all the tourist highlights of London. Perfect for anglophiles and anyone who wants to take their child on an armchair tour of London.

[Mumbler]

Very simple, slight even, but beautiful and charming.

[Miss Clark]

3.5 - 4 stars

The Pet of the Met and his family make an appearance as Clyde is his cousin!