Welcome Home, Mouse

Praise

Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews, August 15, 2010:
“Every word and brush stroke is spot-on in this luminous celebration of creativity, conservation and compassion. … Kleven’s inspiring words and her paint, ink and cut-paper art burst with the same kind of joyous creativity displayed by Stanley.”

Review, Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast, October 12, 2010:
“As is always the case with Elisa’s titles, this exudes joy.”

Review, Time Out New York, September 28, 2010:
“The new picture book from prolific writer and illustrator Elisa Kleven seems inspired in part by her approach to her artwork. …Just as Mouse will while away many a pleasant hour in her new home, kids will want to spend time poring over Kleven’s intricate images.”

Review, School Library Journal, September, 2010:
“[A] charming story.”

Review, Booklist, January 1, 2011:
“This has all the hallmarks of a good picture book for preschoolers: a straightforward story line, an acknowledgment of feelings, and delightful artwork, here done in Kleven’s signature style. Mixed-media collage combines with watercolors, ink, pastels, and colored pencils to make cozy pictures with plenty of patterns and lots of texture that enhance an already solid story.”