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Blackberry Ramble
When spring comes to Farmer Clem's farm, Baby Mouse loves to go exploring
32 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1989
About the author
Thacher Hurd
41 books7 followersThacher grew up in a family of children's book artists, and after attending the California College of Arts and Crafts, he began to turn his talent to picture books. He is the award-winning author of Mama Don't Allow, Art Dog, and most recently Moo Cow Kaboom! He has also written two board books, Cat's Pajamas and Zoom City. Thacher and his wife, Olivia, live in Berkeley, California.
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June 5, 2018
A baby mouse enjoys her first spring on the farm, and goes on a picnic with her parents. Sweet & colorful!
August 28, 2012
A joyous book to greet the spring -- with Thacher's delightful art. It's not by Edith Thacher Hurd, as this site says...
Perhaps this book will inspire me to eek out a blackberry pie, crumble, galette -- before the window closes on the season.
Perhaps this book will inspire me to eek out a blackberry pie, crumble, galette -- before the window closes on the season.
March 7, 2025
On a spring morning, Baby Mouse energetically frolics outdoors.
Baby Mouse's exuberant antics are counterbalanced by the storyline of Farmer Clem trying to corral his cow that is repeatedly frightened by Baby Mouse.
This picture book is interesting in the Mouse family are extremely anthropomorphic. They walk on two legs, talk, live in a house that contains a vacuum cleaner and an oven, and drive an automobile. But the other animals on Farmer Clem's farm are just regular animals.
My child was horrified that Father Mouse let Baby Mouse drive the car because they were out in the country and their destination wasn't far.
The illustrations appear to have been done in acrylic, but no information was given on the verso title page. The author-illustrator is the son of Good Night Moon illustrator Clement Hurd.
Baby Mouse's exuberant antics are counterbalanced by the storyline of Farmer Clem trying to corral his cow that is repeatedly frightened by Baby Mouse.
This picture book is interesting in the Mouse family are extremely anthropomorphic. They walk on two legs, talk, live in a house that contains a vacuum cleaner and an oven, and drive an automobile. But the other animals on Farmer Clem's farm are just regular animals.
My child was horrified that Father Mouse let Baby Mouse drive the car because they were out in the country and their destination wasn't far.
The illustrations appear to have been done in acrylic, but no information was given on the verso title page. The author-illustrator is the son of Good Night Moon illustrator Clement Hurd.
September 6, 2021
Synopsis: Blackberry Ramble was written and illustrated by Thatcher Hurd. The story is about a family of three mice who live adjacent to Farmer Clem's farm. The family of mice is in the process of completing their spirng cleaning. The only one not working is baby mouse who sets out on an adventure to the farm. Upon her return, the family decides to take advantage of the beautiful spring weather and they take a drive out into the country for a picnic. The book is a day in the life of a young and happy family living in an idyllic setting.
Themes/Curriculum Connections: Familial relations, rural setting, anthropomorphism.
Age/Grade Recommendations: Elementary
Themes/Curriculum Connections: Familial relations, rural setting, anthropomorphism.
Age/Grade Recommendations: Elementary
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