It is a story of a mouse who's mother reinforces her love for him on their journey home. As they pass the other animals in the forest Little Mouse hears the parents of other animal children telling their children what they will do for them (to show their love). Little Mouse is in aww of what these parents are willing to do for their children. He tells Mama Mouse how special he thinks these children must be. Mama Mouse confirms his beliefs and adds, "Just like You". As Little Mouse is getting ready for bed he asks his mama what she can do for him. He tells her she can't fly or jump high, or dig or dive, she can't run fast as a fox. He wonders if he is not as special as those other babies. Mama reassures Little Mouse of her love telling him she can read to him, play with him, find him nice things to nibble on, hug him and keep him safe, and when he is naughty she will be very, very cross. But most of all, she promised to always love and for him and do that with all of her heart.
This book reaffirms a parent's love. It tells the child that no matter what a parent can or cannot do like other parents, they will always do what they can and will always love that child unconditionally. Each parent has different talents and goals, but each parent loves their child with all their heart.
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Hi Crystal, I have never read this book before but I will definitely look for it on my next trip to the book store. I like your last comment you wrote, "each parent has different talents and goals, but each parent loves their child with all their heart." I truly believe that most "normal" parents, or should I say "sane" parents love their child(ren) with all their heart and will do all they can to exhibit their love. People sometimes compare themselves to other parents and feel bad when they cannot do the things that other parents can or give their child the same things that other parents can, but at the end of the day what's important is that you provide for your child in the best way you can and that you love your child with all your heart---that love, I believe, will drive you to use your talents to help them and set goals that not only benefit yourself, but also those that ultimately benefit your children.
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