Joseph L Licari

Mia and her mouse friends learn about plural nouns.

Mia is a curious little girl who loves to dance and play. One day, Mia meets three little mice, she names Squeaky, Nibbles and Speedy. When Mia calls her new friends ‘mouses’ her family explain that the correct plural of a mouse is mice. Mia is keen to learn more about plural nouns, and with a little help from her teacher she learns the rules for making nouns plural. Miss Jess explains that for some nouns, you simply add an ‘es’ or ‘s’ to the word to make it plural (like girl to girls, or fox to foxes). But, for other nouns, it is a little more complicated (like child to children, or mouse to mice). Mia enjoys learning about plural nouns and practices every day, as she dances and plays with her new friends.

Mia's Mouses is a sweet and delightful picture book by Joseph L Licari that follows the adventures of a little girl as she discovers the fascinating rules for changing singular nouns to the plural forms. Written in rhyme, with cute and charming characters that will engage younger readers, this book introduces regular and irregular plural nouns in a simple, accessible and memorable way. The illustrations by Victor Nieto are vibrant and fun, capturing Mia’s playful and inquisitive nature.

Both educational and entertaining, this book is a valuable resource for parents, carers and educators, and would make a great addition to any home or school library.

Star rating: 5 stars 

Summary: An educational and entertaining picture book, with charming characters that make learning an enjoyable experience for young readers.