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The Mouse of the Opera
A curious wood mouse, Maurice decides to explore the opera house, which glimmers like a giant lantern from across the lawn. Lured by beautiful music, he sneaks in for a tour of the opera house's rehearsals, wardrobe room, restaurant, and orchestra pit. The uninvited guest causes a great commotion, triggering a wild chase. Luckily, a gentle caretaker understands that even a little mouse can yearn for music.
40 pages, Paperback
Published October 10, 2018
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October 7, 2022
The Mouse of the Opera by Tuula Pere is a story of a tiny and very curious tiny wood mouse. It is a story of adventure and wonderment. It brings to light that even the smallest creatures can have passion and interest and demonstrates how important it is to not be afraid to be a trailblazer despite your limitations, such as being a mouse in Maurice’s case.
A small wood mouse named Maurice and his family lives under a rosebush next to the opera house. They become entranced with the gleaming opera house that plays beautiful music every night. Never actually being inside the place, he is desperate to see what happens inside the dazzling opera house with its luring music. With his eagerness to find out, he hitches a plan to get inside and explore, even though his mother forbids him. Once doing so, he causes such a stir on his tour through the place but gets to see everything it offers, filling him with incredible wonder and awe. He snatches some pastries from the restaurant, marvels at the fabric and gemstones in the wardrobe department, and finally gets to see the show in all its glory up close. All the while making a few friends who deliver safely back home.
I loved this sweet story with all the cute illustrations by Outi Rautkallio. I feel I have never read a children’s book involving the Opera and didn’t realize how interesting and exciting it could be. I would read this to my children to get their curiosities about it sparked and possibly create an outing because of it.
The Mouse of the Opera is a beautifully written children's book filled with adventure. Children will learn about the Opera as they follow the little mouse on his journey of exploration. This would make a great story for music classes.
A small wood mouse named Maurice and his family lives under a rosebush next to the opera house. They become entranced with the gleaming opera house that plays beautiful music every night. Never actually being inside the place, he is desperate to see what happens inside the dazzling opera house with its luring music. With his eagerness to find out, he hitches a plan to get inside and explore, even though his mother forbids him. Once doing so, he causes such a stir on his tour through the place but gets to see everything it offers, filling him with incredible wonder and awe. He snatches some pastries from the restaurant, marvels at the fabric and gemstones in the wardrobe department, and finally gets to see the show in all its glory up close. All the while making a few friends who deliver safely back home.
I loved this sweet story with all the cute illustrations by Outi Rautkallio. I feel I have never read a children’s book involving the Opera and didn’t realize how interesting and exciting it could be. I would read this to my children to get their curiosities about it sparked and possibly create an outing because of it.
The Mouse of the Opera is a beautifully written children's book filled with adventure. Children will learn about the Opera as they follow the little mouse on his journey of exploration. This would make a great story for music classes.
July 2, 2026
Tuula's books have deep yet achievable messages for young readers about compassion, caring for others and overcoming struggles and finding your feet in this rather messy world.
The illustrations are also very lovely and really add to the story, making the experience of reading with children a fun and educational experience. I really appreciate that they are true illustrations and not AI crap.
The lessons that can be learned in Tuula’s books are timeless and very prevalent in this day and age.
Who doesn't love costumes and music and performing? This is a gorgeous character driven story filled with friendship, curiosity and music.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The illustrations are also very lovely and really add to the story, making the experience of reading with children a fun and educational experience. I really appreciate that they are true illustrations and not AI crap.
The lessons that can be learned in Tuula’s books are timeless and very prevalent in this day and age.
Who doesn't love costumes and music and performing? This is a gorgeous character driven story filled with friendship, curiosity and music.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 30, 2026
Maurice is a little mouse that lives next to the opera house. He would like to go inside the building, but it is very dangerous. However, he has already decided to get in to see the singers and listen to that beautiful music.
If they say “Music soothes the savage beast,” why can’t it soothe a small mouse?
I like the idea of nice and friendly people helping Maurice when the rest wanted him to go.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout, and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
If they say “Music soothes the savage beast,” why can’t it soothe a small mouse?
I like the idea of nice and friendly people helping Maurice when the rest wanted him to go.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout, and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 29, 2023
Cute story
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