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Name: The mouse who ate the moon
Rating: 3 (2 reviews)
Author: Petr Horáček

📘 The mouse who ate the moon by Petr Horáček

In this lively picture book, a curious little mouse gazes at the moon each night, dreaming of its glow. One evening, a fragment of the moon falls from the sky and the mouse cannot resist tasting a piece. With each nibble the moon shrinks, until it is no longer round. The story explores the inquisitive nature of the mouse and invites young readers to wonder what will happen once the moon has been altered. Petr Horáček’s bold, vivid illustrations accompany the narrative, making the tale engaging for children who love to turn pages and peek through the book’s playful holes.

First publish date: 2014

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: Petr Horáček

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