Mom's Choice GOLD award-winner. A fun visit to the Pennydale Zoo brings even more excitement when Juniper Mouse discovers the Zoo's very own Great Talent Contest . Anyone can enter and that means Juniper too. But what will happen? Is there enough time to practice? From Gerry the Magician trying to make a rabbit disappear to a quartet of singing camels and a nut-juggling turtle, the story has hilarious consequences under the guidance of head judge, Big Paws Galore, a fearsome lion with a terrifying roar. Written entirely in ...
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Mom's Choice GOLD award-winner. A fun visit to the Pennydale Zoo brings even more excitement when Juniper Mouse discovers the Zoo's very own Great Talent Contest . Anyone can enter and that means Juniper too. But what will happen? Is there enough time to practice? From Gerry the Magician trying to make a rabbit disappear to a quartet of singing camels and a nut-juggling turtle, the story has hilarious consequences under the guidance of head judge, Big Paws Galore, a fearsome lion with a terrifying roar. Written entirely in verse with delecate, detailed illustrations, for pre-school and early elementary school students it shows that one CAN succeed with determination and practice. Even the underdog (or mouse!) can rise to the top. In this charming picture book, a timid mouse wins the day by using determination and hard work to overcome his fear of performing in public. The lesson, about the value of working toward a desired goal, has a clear subtext of healthy empowerment. The author nicely realizes the humorous mishaps and ebullient finale with colorful, fine-lined illustrations. A gentle, comic treat with a subtle lesson about building character. Kirkus Reviews
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