The Story of Jumping Mouse
A Caldecott Honor Award Winner
HarperCollins · Print & ebook · May 26, 1989
"You will reach the far-off land if you keep hope alive within you." The words of Magic Frog give courage to the young mouse on his long and perilous journey to reach the wonderful land of legend.
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- Who it’s for
- A perilous journey gives hope, compassion, and faith in oneself room to matter.
- Themes
- Hope and perseverance, Compassion and self-sacrifice, Faith in oneself
- Genres
- US: Native American Stories, Small Pets, Country & Ethnic Folktales
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"You will reach the far-off land if you keep hope alive within you." The words of Magic Frog give courage to the young mouse on his long and perilous journey to reach the wonderful land of legend. He faces many obstacles on his quest and sacrifices much to help others in need. But the mouse's compassion and faith in himself prove to be a source of great power...and bring him rewards even beyond his dreams.
Hope in Motion
A perilous journey gives hope, compassion, and faith in oneself room to matter.
Come here for
- A fable-like quest with obstacles and meaningful sacrifices
- A gentle way into themes of courage and compassion
Expect
- A young mouse's long journey toward a land of legend
- Rewards that reach beyond the mouse's dreams
Where it sits
| Small Pets | 61% |
|---|---|
| US: Native American Stories | 59% |
| Country & Ethnic Folktales | 39% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Frogs & Toads
- Small Pets
- Pet Stories
- Pig Stories
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- US: African American Stories
- US: Native American Stories
- African Myths & Legends
- Magic & Fantasy
- Authors
- John Steptoe
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- May 26, 1989
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Hope and perseverance · Compassion and self-sacrifice · Faith in oneself
- Reading lane
- Frogs & Toads