About This Book
This highly comedic picture book follows Rupert the mouse, an aspiring author-illustrator who envisions a serene, wordless book. His plans are constantly derailed by his well-meaning but incredibly chatty friends, who offer their loud opinions and suggestions. The humor stems from the meta-narrative of a book about making a book, and the relatable frustration of trying to focus amidst distractions. It's a fantastic read-aloud for ages 4-8, sparking conversations about listening, creative vision, and managing big feelings like annoyance.
All Rupert the mouse wants is to star in a beautiful, wordless picturebook. One that's visually stimulating! With scenic pictures! And style! He has plenty of ideas about what makes a great book, but his friends just WON'T STOP TALKING.
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Discussion Prompts
1
What kind of book would you want to make if you were Rupert?
2
How do you think Rupert felt when his friends kept interrupting?
3
What are some ways we can make sure everyone gets a chance to share their ideas, and also listen to others?
4
Have you ever tried to do something quietly, but someone else was being loud? How did that feel?
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