When Sam the library mouse and his friend Sarah wake to find the library
being packed up to prepare for a major renovation, they realize they
won't have a home during the construction. So off they go in search of a
new place to live. Sam knows research is key, so he finds books about
architectural styles to get ideas for building a temporary home from
objects found around the library. They build and live in a variety of
houses: a castle, an igloo, a yurt, a modern house, and even a geodesic
dome. But none feels like home to Sam. Finally, though, the renovation
of the library is complete, and they can move back to their true home,
the library!
The book includes photos of the real house styles discussed in the text
and a relevant glossary of architectural terms.
Praise for Library Mouse: Home Sweet Home
Kirk's familiar gouache illustrations maintain a mouse perspective
filled with library details. This clever presentation of world housing
types has three pages of backmatter that describes each style and its
location. Not only is the story amusing, but the information will be
useful in classrooms.
--Kirkus Reviews
Newcomers and fans of the previous titles will welcome this tale, and
librarians will put it to good use in their research lessons.
--School Library Journal
This is a fine use of light fantasy to teach a little lesson about
building structures, and it will be especially useful to those preparing
children for the disruptions that come with home renovations.
--Booklist
