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Word Of Mouse

Thank you to JIMMY Patterson books for sponsoring this post and providing the prize packs. The honest opinions are my own.

Kora and Logan are quite the little bookworms. They can get lost in a good book for ages. In fact, I can’t count the number of times we’ve had to say to Logan, “No reading while you are walking!”  Now that’s something I never thought I’d say as a parent! He can get so engrossed in a book that when he has to do something or go somewhere, instead of putting the book down, he just stands up and walks slowly to where he needs to go, meanwhile Dave and I start cringing knowing he’s going to trip over something and crash into something else! So we have to tell him to put the book down and pay attention to where he’s going.

And Kora can read for hours on end. It’s not uncommon for her to get a giant book from the library and sit and have it finished it just 2-3 days.

It makes me so happy that they kids love to read and that’s why I’m excited about James Patterson’s newest illustrated middle grade novel, Word of Mouse for ages 8-12 coming out on December 12th.

Word Of Mouse BookIt’s a book about a sky blue colored mouse named Isiah, who can read and write. He can also talk to humans – if any of them are willing to listen! He makes a dramatic escape from a mysterious laboratory and his family has gone missing. (Sidenote: Did you know a mouse family is called a mischief?). Isiah has to use his special skills to survive the outdoors and hopefully find his missing family. He has quite a journey coming across cruel cats, hungry owls, and terrified people. Then he comes across an equally unusual and lonely human girl named Hailey and soon they learn that true friendship can transcend all barriers.

I also have to mention that this book is co-authored with Chris Grabenstein which thrilled Kora & Logan. They love his books and are always on pins and needles waiting for the next one to come out.

I was also interested to learn that James Patterson received the Literarian Award for Outstanding Service to the American Literary Community at the 2015 National Book Awards. A tireless champion of the power of books and reading, he has created a new children’s book imprint, JIMMY Patterson, whose mission is simple: “We want every kid who finishes a JIMMY Book to say, ‘PLEASE GIVE ME ANOTHER BOOK.’”

James PattersonWe’ve received a copy of Word of Mouse and Kora & Logan can’t wait to read it! I paged through quite a bit of it and fell in love with Isiah and his adventures had me turning the page wanting to know what happens next.

I also really like that each chapter has Words To Live By from Isiah. A few include:

  • It’s very important to have something to do, something to love, and something to hope for
  • A mouse wrapped up in himself makes a very small package
  • No team works without teamwork

We thought it would be fun to share a few of our favorite family Words To Live By:

Word of Mouse Quote

Word of Mouse Book Quotes

Word of Mouse QuotesWe are very excited about Word of Mouse and I’m happy to offer the giveaway below!

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One reader will win a Word Of Mouse Prize Pack!

Prize pack includes:

  • A copy of Word of Mouse
  • $50 Visa gift card

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Comments

  1. I would love to see how Isiah uses his special skill. This looks like a cute story to read to my nephew.

  2. My daughter would love this title…sounds like an engaging story… plus, she’s “devouring” books !

  14. I am a huge James Patterson fan, and am so excited he writes books for children, so I can get my grandkids to love books as much as I do!

  15. I’m excited that James Patterson co-authored a children’s book.. he’s so good at telling a story.

  18. I am really excited by word of mouse because it will strengthen our teachings about friendship, belief in one’s ability, and individualism to our kids.

  19. I am excited about this book because I think it is a book my kids would enjoy. I also love James Patterson’ books!!!

  23. Im excited about the book because my daughter has recently took up reading as a hobby. Id love for her to have this book because its very encouraging and would be great for her to read

  24. my kids would love this, it is especially right up my sons alley and he sometimes needs motivation to read

  25. James Patterson always holds my interest and this book is on the same path that keeps me wanting to read this.

  27. My kiddos love to read and be read to so this would be great to add to our personal library and enjoy for years! :)

  29. I’m excited because it sounds like a fun book that my 7 year old might actually like to read! Especially since the mouse can talk to humans (if they are willing to listen).

  33. I’m excited about the book because it’s by James Patterson. It sounds like a very encouraging and uplifting book.

  34. I think my daughter would love it and I like that its a positive story.

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  38. This sounds like a great little TAIL. Haha. It’s great to have inspiring, fun books that kids actually want to read. It brings out imagination and creativity

  39. I am excited about Word of Mouse because it is the perfect book! Ok, you got me, I am a huge James Patterson fan! :-)

  42. I am excited about Word of Mouse because the kids love it and it is perfect for the holidays.

  43. James Patterson is such a tremendously gifted author. I read everything he writes. I would love to read this with my grandkids.

  47. Something new for my grandsons to read. I love giving them new books to try. I am a regular James Patterson fan so I would love to share his kids books.

  55. We are a family of readers and I love that they book includes Words To Live By from Isiah! What a great idea.

  59. I am a big James Patterson fan and am excited to introduce his work to my nieces and nephews.

  63. It looks like a really cute book and I’ve seen rave reviews about it. Also people snapping it up at Barnes & Noble! Must be good!

  68. My kids love to read so i’m excited to get them to read something new. They will be excited because they love new word adventures.

  71. Oh this sounds so good for our kids! Our little one loves to read too! We love to sit and read together at night, and this would be such a fun book to curl up and read at night together! Sounds like it has some great lessons for us all!

  73. I love James Patterson books and find it exciting he’s writing children’s books, too. I’d love to introduce my kids to this book.

  76. Because its geared toward younger children and he has already tackled adults and middle school and high school age audiences. I also like the fact that his books always have a basic concept that doesn’t make it complicated for kids to read his books.

  80. I love that it teaches great lessons like team work! I would love to win this for my girls!

  84. It sounds like a great book I like the phrase-true friendship can transcend all barriers.

  86. Snuggle time with a good book for Christmas and such an inspiring and great leadership and citizenship story for little ones.

  92. It sounds like a fun and unique book. I would read this to my grandaughter when she comes over. She loves books.

  98. I’m excited that James Patterson co-authored a children’s book and the adventure sounds interesting.

  101. Excited because my granddaughter loves books about journeys, she loves when characters have to go through journeys and learn a lot about themselves through the journey.

  104. I am excited about Word of Mouse because I love James Patterson, my son enjoys his middle school books and I love that they’ve inspired him to read. Word of Mouse sounds like it would have a great message for kids.

  107. Sounds like a great little book my kids would love. Love James Patterson , didn’t know he wrote children’s book. Very cool :)

  114. I think any book about us coming together despite differences sounds WONDERFUL, and is something I would share with kids of all ages.

  117. I’m excited because it teaches that no team works without teamwork. I work at an elementary school and this would be great for the kids.

  118. I think this is a great book for any age. It will teach good lessons and make people better themselves. Thanks for the chance

  120. I’m always looking for new children’s books for my daughter and niece so I’ve actually come across this one before recently. It sounds like a great story!

  126. I’d love to read this book myself, then send it off to my great-nieces. Thank you for the giveaway.

  127. I love James Patterson books, and think it’s great he is writing for kids. I would love to share this with my nephew.

  129. I’d like the book as a read-aloud for the kids. It looks like it would make a perfect bedtime book. Also, I am apparently the last person on earth to find out that James Patterson stopped writing any of the books under his name years ago! I just thought he wrote a LOT.

  131. I would love to win and read this book with my 7 year old son. He could really use it. Thanks for the chance.

  136. I am excited about it because I have a son that is the perfect age for this book, and I admire James Patterson as an author!

    Thanks for the chance to win!
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  137. This looks like such a cute book. I’m reading Ralph S. Mouse to my son right now and it reminds me of that! He would love this story!

  141. This sounds like a really great book. I try to encourage my kids to read as much as possible. I think that they would enjoy this book.

  143. I am excited about this book because it fits my son and daughter’s age range. My daughter loves reading animal themed books. She always reads books with a mouse or hamster as the main character.

  145. I am excited because my son also loves books by Chris Grabenstein. Also because this book sounds amazing and interesting and will keep there attention. I love books that give a great message to my kids and to myself!

  146. I love James Patterson as an author and Word of Mouse sounds like a great book that my granddaughters would enjoy reading. This book sound like it can be interesting for me to read also, maybe a grandma and granddaughter after school project.

  148. I’m interested in it as the story sounds good and I think it would be a good book to read to my daughter.

  152. I really like James Patterson as an author! He has some great books from adult to child! I like the messages in this book!

  153. I love this! As the grandma now, I have some years to look back on. The most important parts of motivating or comforting or just “liking” oneself are the words we carry around in our heads. Something like “you can do/be anything is not enough (and is not true.) Better to have words like “I am strong” “We can do this together.” I love a book that will reinforce *good words* in a child’s mind.

  155. Word of Mouse sounds like an interesting book with a good message for kids and adults alike.

  156. I’m excited about this book because it sounds like it has a great message and I like that it’s about friendship.

  158. I am excited for Word of mouse because it sounds cute, stuart little like and I enjoy james patterson’s works. I’m interested in seeing what he does with a story like this instead of his usual thriller books.

  162. I am excited about this book because it conveys a great message and is a good book to read with my niece!

  164. Word of Mouse looks like something just right for my daughter’s reading level. She just turned eight and she loves to read. She likes books about animated animals.

  165. I love the meaning and sayings in this book! I am excited to read this to my girls! Thanks so much for the great giveaway!

  167. Sounds like an interesting book. We’ve had pet mice, so I always like finding books/toys that are mouse-centered.

  168. I think this is such a fun book to read to my son and daughter and they would love to find out about Word of Mouse!

  170. Word of Mouse seems like an uplifting book with a positive influence that both my kids would enjoy reading!

  171. Quite a plot line. Interesting enough to even have grown ups interested! I must admit I’m intrigued.