What's for Breakfast?

Denys Cazet's "What's for Breakfast?" is a charming picture book that explores themes of friendship, empathy, and choosing one's own path. Rufus, a large, hungry owl, instructs young Pip to catch a mouse for breakfast. However, when Pip encounters Theodore, the "fearsome mouse," an unlikely bond forms. This story gently navigates the conflict between instinct and compassion, offering a sweet resolution that celebrates kindness. It's ideal for children aged 4-8, sparking conversations about making friends, challenging expectations, and understanding different perspectives.

“Wake up!” says Rufus, a large and very hungry owl. “It’s time to catch the fearsome mouse. I’m in a mood for a bowl of mouse soup for breakfast.” Pip, who’s better at sleeping than swooping, leaps from the nest and lands right on top of that fearsome mouse whose name, he learns, is Theodore. Is it time for breakfast. . . . or friendship? Find out in this clever and classic picture book about two owls, a mouse, a banana, and an unlikely friendship.