Little Mouse Saves The Day (A First Comic for Brand-New Readers)

A Good Housekeeping Best Kids’ Book of 2025!

“An early graphic novel with sweet charm that young readers will find endearing… well-crafted.”—School Library Journal

”Smith’s (long-awaited) sequel to his 2010 Geisel Honor winner, Little Mouse Gets Ready, employs a cartoon format to tell the story… A satisfying romp for new readers building their own confidence.”—The Horn Book

“Fans of Jeff Smith’s original Bone books now may have kids of their own and will enjoy introducing them to his accomplished and expressive artwork… I especially loved the shifts from light to dark backgrounds as the lights click off and Baby Mouse tries to get to sleep in his dark blue room. The bravery he summons up to creep toward the switch, fill the room with light, and banish the dark and the ‘monster’ was just dramatic enough to create anticipation but with its reassuring finale, also provides a soothing off ramp.” —Youth Services Book Review