Meet the Author
Tansill Johnson received her English degree from Goucher College and her master of arts in international relations from Salve Regina University. She worked for the U.S. Army in public affairs for over thirty years. She is a mother and a grandmother and is known as “Mooma” to all her grandchildren. Over the years she has read hundreds of books to her grandchildren and was inspired to write fun, simple stories drawn from real-life experiences. Mooma and the Mouse is her first book.
Details
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 24
ISBN Hardcover: 978-1-883911-56-0
Release date: December 1, 2011
Endorsements
“…A heartwarming tale of tolerance, pest control and self-control! For anyone who has ever tried to rid their house of a mouse, this book will certainly bring back memories…Kate’s colorful illustrations bring the true story to life as readers watch Mooma and PaPa’s saga to trap the mouse. But, the mouse has a voice too, so readers begin to sympathize with the diminutive intruder. With each page flip, children can see the mouse creep across the pages through the book all the way to the end. Our gray antagonist bears a heart-shaped pink nose, reminding readers that we often learn to love that which annoys us the most. As the tale ends, it becomes hard to know whom to root for in the skirmish of man versus mouse. The ending, like all good stories, leaves readers waiting for the next adventure.”
~ Clarksville Family magazine
Click here to read the full review by Pamela Magrans (Page 12 of the March 2012 issue)
“I purchased this book for my daughter and I am so happy that I did! This book is a delight in every way. The storyline is perfect for any toddler or child! Such a cute story! And, what little kid doesn’t love an adorable little mouse? The illustrations are top-notch, colorful, and artistic! This book appeals to kids AND parents as it is a joy to read. I simply love it and so does my daughter. We’ve read it every night for over a week! Great book!”
~ Five-star customer review on Amazon.com
“This book is adorable. It’s a slightly wild adventure about trying to trap a mouse as told from the perspective of a loving child who watches her grandparents deal with a challenge. The key figure is the grandmother, ‘Mooma,’ who doesn’t AT ALL like the idea of a mouse in her house and who takes increasingly strong action as the story unfolds. Who will prevail, the hungry mouse in search of a home for the winter or the clever Mooma who insists that her house remain a ‘Mouse Free Zone?’ The illustrations are very simple yet clever, similar in presentation to the illustrations in Beatrix Potter books, with a trail of mouse prints on the bottom of each page that reflects the reader’s progress through the story. I have read the story many times to my own grandchildren (they insist) and they are quickly absorbed into the unfolding action. Perhaps just as important, NO MOUSE IS HARMED IN THE TELLING OF THIS STORY!”
~ Five-star customer review on Amazon.com
Meet the Illustrator
Katherine Johnson was born in Washington D.C. and graduated from West Point. After serving five years in the Army, she now has two children, a wonderful husband and two very enthusiastic dogs. This is her first collaboration with the author and her first illustrated children’s book. Her house is currently mouse-free.
