 | “The Very Hairy But Not So Scary Mouse” is a story about a happy family in a not so far away place. They love all kinds of activities but one day when Maddie and her Daddy are practicing soccer in the back yard, Maddie has a scare. |
The book is written in a way that will help kids understand that they share the natural world with other living things and each has a role to play. Daddy’s first advice to “Breathe, just breath slowly,” would come in handy for kids and parents alike. The drawings, completed with eleven pencil crayons are whimsical and simple, in a style a child can identify with.
“The Very Hairy But Not So Scary Mouse” is written by Tim Fennema and illustrated by Tabea Thornton. Both have a St. Thomas connection – Tim is from St. Thomas and Tabea spends time here each summer with her kids and husband, St. Thomas native and San Jose Shark, Joe Thornton. This past July, Tim and Tabea were pleased to stop in at the St. Thomas Public Library where Tim’s daughter is a regular visitor to donate a few copies of their book.
“The Very Hairy But Not So Scary Mouse” is written by Tim Fennema and illustrated by Tabea Thornton. Both have a St. Thomas connection – Tim is from St. Thomas and Tabea spends time here each summer with her kids and husband, St. Thomas native and San Jose Shark, Joe Thornton. This past July, Tim and Tabea were pleased to stop in at the St. Thomas Public Library where Tim’s daughter is a regular visitor to donate a few copies of their book.
Tabea Thornton and Tim Fennema with St. Thomas Public Librarian Heather Robinson.
Tim had the idea for the book several years ago and finally, last year, presented it to Tabea. She liked the concept and agreed to collaborate. They have enjoyed the process and results so much that two more in the series are planned, one on spiders and one on bumblebees.
Asked what age the book appeals to, Tabea says, “At first we thought around seven, but it turned out kids at three really liked it, and then a little bit later they can actually read it because there’s not a whole lot of text, so I think from three to nine. “
Tim says, I wanted kids to know “You don’t have to freak out, there’s options for you.”
“The Very Hairy But Not So Scary Mouse” is available for loan from the St. Thomas Public Library, at SmithBooks in Elgin Mall and from Amazon online.
Asked what age the book appeals to, Tabea says, “At first we thought around seven, but it turned out kids at three really liked it, and then a little bit later they can actually read it because there’s not a whole lot of text, so I think from three to nine. “
Tim says, I wanted kids to know “You don’t have to freak out, there’s options for you.”
“The Very Hairy But Not So Scary Mouse” is available for loan from the St. Thomas Public Library, at SmithBooks in Elgin Mall and from Amazon online.
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