The Mouse Who Carried a House on His Back

Name: The Mouse Who Carried a House on His Back
ISBN: 9781536216790

For the child learning the power of a welcoming heart. This magical tale shows how there is always room for one more when we lead with kindness.

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About This Book

Reach for this book when your child is struggling with sharing, feeling protective of their space, or wondering how to welcome someone who is different from them. It is a gentle, metaphorical story about Vincent, a mouse who carries a house on his back. As he travels, he meets various animals in need and offers them a place to stay. Despite the house's small appearance, it miraculously expands to accommodate everyone, teaching children that the heart's capacity for kindness is limitless. This story is perfect for children ages 4 to 8 who are developing their social-emotional skills. Parents will appreciate how it frames hospitality not as a loss of resources, but as a magical expansion of one's world. It is an ideal choice for fostering a sense of community and teaching the value of an open heart.

Empathy & Kindness Loneliness & Belonging Animals Fantasy & Magic Friendship & Social Joy & Gratitude Making Friends Nature & Outdoors

What Parents Should Know

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A large bear appears, causing a brief moment of concern for the smaller animals.

Sensitive Topics

The book is entirely secular and metaphorical. It touches on themes of displacement or being 'unsheltered' as the animals Vincent meets are out in the elements, but the resolution is consistently hopeful and focused on the solution of community.