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The story follows a modest mouse father who is determined to find the greatest husband for his daughter. He turns to unlikely figures—an emperor, the sun, a cloud, the wind, and even a wall—in his quest. Ultimately, an unexpected victor emerges, offering a surprising resolution to the quest for the perfect match.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Eric A. Kimmel
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