Have a Good Trip, Mousse!

Mousse is awakened by a storm and goes downstairs as the tide comes in. He floats in his favorite chair, but the waves are crashing, and Mousse feels bad. He decides to go back to bed. Later, he looks to see what treasures the tide brought to his living room, but there isn’t much. He goes to the beach, but everyone has gone south, so Mousse decides to go too. He’s lonely when he gets there, and he sends a message to Barnacle to join him. When Barnacle comes, Barnacle makes a new friend right away, and Mousse gets jealous. What will they do?

Author and illustrator Claire Lebourg has created a second charming book in the Mousse series. Quirky characters populate the story, and the themes of friendship and growth make for a sweet story that emerging readers will enjoy. The enchanting illustrations are filled with delightful details that will keep youngsters engaged with every page. The writing is simple and straightforward, but it has a lot of charm that will make this a book that little ones will want to read or hear more than once.