The Story of Jumping Mouse
A Native American Folktale
Folktales from Around the World
The story of a kind-hearted, curious mouse who gives his own eyes to other creatures so that they might be healed of various ailments. As a reward for the mouse's unselfish actions, a magical frog turns him into a majestic eagle.
| Format | Your Price | Add |
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978-1-62323-009-8
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$36.95 |
| Interest Level | Kindergarten - Grade 3 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 3 |
| Genre | Fiction |
| Category | Language Arts |
| Copyright | 2012 |
| Publisher | The Child's World, Inc. |
| Imprint | The Child's World |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 24 |
| Publication Date | 2011-08-01 |
| BISACS | JUV012020, JUV012030, JUV012040 |
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| Dewey | 398.2097 |
| Graphics | 1-color illustrations, Full-color illustrations |
| Dimensions | 7.25 x 8.25 |
| Guided Reading Level | M |
| ATOS Reading Level | 3.0 |
| ATOS Interest Level | LG |
| Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 146773 |
| Accelerated Reader® Points | 0.5 |
| Features | Author/Illustrator biography, Detailed maps, and Reviewed |
- Folktales
- About the Illustrator
Author: Amanda StJohn
Amanda StJohn is an author and public librarian. She is fascinated by singing frogs and animal tracks, and enjoys apricot tea and knitting.
Illustrator: Durga Yael Bernhard
Durga Yael Bernhard is the illustrator of numerous children's books, with topics ranging from natural science to multicultural themes. She has a deep love of African culture, Eastern and Western religion, and the natural world, all of which are reflected in her art. Durga's experience mothering three children has also shaped some of her most notable works. She lives with her family in the Catskill Mountains of New York.
Reviews
A noteworthy review of Folktales from Around the World from Children's Bookwatch on September 1, 2011
From a series titled ‘Folktales from Around the World’, ‘The Story of Jumping Mouse: A Native American Folktale’ retold by Amanda St. John and illustrated by Durga Yael Bernhard is the story of Little Mouse, the youngest, most curious mouse in his family, who had… View →
