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Alexander and the Wind-Up Mouse

by Leo Lionni   |  Ages 6-8
RM34.00 MYR Now RM30.00 MYR Save 12%
Alexander and the Wind-Up Mouse
Alexander and the Wind-Up Mouse

Enchanting tale of friendship and self-acceptance.

Imagine cuddling up with a book that warms the heart as much as it sparks the imagination. "Alexander and the Wind-Up Mouse" does just that; it's a story that teaches the value of friendship and cherishing one's uniqueness. It's not just a fun read; Leo Lionni's classic also imparts a gentle lesson on self-acceptance that resonates with readers ready to embrace more complex narratives on their own.

  • Caldecott Medal Nominee (1970)
  • Weekly Reader Editor's Choice (2002)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Alexander and the Wind-Up Mouse

by Leo Lionni   |  Ages 6-8
RM34.00 MYR Now RM30.00 MYR Save 12%
ISBN: 9780385755511
Authors: Leo Lionni
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Date of Publication: 2014-07-08
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Early Readers, Picture Books
Related Topics: Animals, Fantasy, Level 3 (Reading Alone), Classics
Goodreads rating: 4.15
(rated by 8609 readers)

Description

Leo Lionni’s Caldecott Honor–winning story about the magic of friendship is now available as a Step 3 Step into Reading book—perfect for children who are ready to read on their own. Everyone loves Willy the wind-up mouse, while Alexander the real mouse is chased away with brooms and mousetraps. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to be loved and cuddled? thinks Alexander, who wishes he could be a wind-up mouse, too. Lionni’s enduringly popular story makes a winning addition to the Step into Reading line, letting young children enjoy this classic all by themselves.
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*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

 

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Enchanting tale of friendship and self-acceptance.

Imagine cuddling up with a book that warms the heart as much as it sparks the imagination. "Alexander and the Wind-Up Mouse" does just that; it's a story that teaches the value of friendship and cherishing one's uniqueness. It's not just a fun read; Leo Lionni's classic also imparts a gentle lesson on self-acceptance that resonates with readers ready to embrace more complex narratives on their own.

  • Caldecott Medal Nominee (1970)
  • Weekly Reader Editor's Choice (2002)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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