Mice and Beans

This charming cumulative tale follows Rosa Maria as she meticulously prepares for her granddaughter's birthday celebration. Each day brings new tasks, from cleaning to cooking, all while she tries to keep her home free of mice. Unbeknownst to her, the mice within her walls are also busy, gathering their own supplies and planning a festive party of their own. The story's rhythmic structure and parallel narratives make it a delightful read-aloud, perfect for sparking conversations about family, anticipation, and the hidden lives of creatures around us. It's a gentle, heartwarming story about the joy of celebration and the unexpected connections in a home.

In this rhythmic cumulative tale Rosa Maria spends the week getting ready for her granddaughter's birthday party and trying to avoid attracting mice--unaware that the mice in her walls are preparing for a party of their own.