Mouse on the River: A Journey Through Nature - Hardcover

Follow Mouse from the quiet woods all the way to the sea.

Mouse is off to visit an old friend, and getting there is half the adventure. He climbs into his little red boat and follows the river downstream through woodland, a riverside town, reed beds, an estuary, and finally the open sea.

Mouse on the River: A Journey Through Nature gives young readers much more to explore than the story alone. Detailed illustrations fill the riverbanks with plants, wildlife, tiny homes, shops, boats, and other discoveries. Lift-the-flaps reveal hidden interiors and scenes along Mouse's route, while a map helps children follow his journey from beginning to end.

The story takes place across a full day and night. Sunshine turns to rain and back again, the landscape changes as the river approaches the sea, and Mouse meets beavers, water voles, birds, and other river neighbors along the way.

Gentle rhymes and a peaceful pace make this a lovely bedtime read. The extraordinary amount of visual detail also makes it a book children can return to and discover something new each time.

Why We Like It

• Combines a story with nature exploration and discovery
• Lift-the-flaps reveal hidden rooms, shops, boats, and riverside scenes
• Shows how a river and its wildlife change from woodland to the sea
• Includes a map of Mouse's journey and a nature-spotter's guide
• Detailed illustrations reward children who look closely
• Gentle rhymes and a quiet story make it especially good for bedtime

Book Details

Creator & Illustrator: Alice Melvin
Text: William Snow
Series: Mouse's Adventures
Format: Hardcover with die-cut flaps
Recommended Age: 4–8 years
Pages: 32
Dimensions: approximately 10 × 12 × 0.5 in
Illustrations: Full color throughout
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
U.S. Publication Date: May 14, 2024
ISBN: 9780500653289