BUYING ADVISORY: Pre-K, EL (K-3), EL - ADVISABLE
AUDIENCE APPEAL: HIGH
Vincent carries his magical house on his back until he finds the place he needs to be and a nice grassy spot just off the path to put his house on. Not long after a traveler hopped up the path. He invited the weary bullfrog to rest in his house. The bullfrog thought his house looked to small to fit in, but when he went inside it was very big. That night Vincent also invited a hungry cat, a family of hedgehogs, a fox, two badgers, and a herd of deer. Each time Vincent’s magical house grew to fit the weary travelers. Everyone was afraid when Vincent wanted to let in a hungry bear. They blocked the door. But Vincent said that it was his house and that all travelers were welcome.
Stutzman’s interesting story about a kind mouse with a magical house is very engaging. I liked the theme that everyone is different and sometimes scary but we all need kindness. Colorful and whimsical illustrations enhance the cute story.
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