Seven Blind Mice

Seven Blind Mice"It's a pillar," says one. "It's a fan," says another. One by one, the seven blind mice investigate the strange Something by the pond. And one by one, they come back with a different theory. It's only when the seventh mouse goes out and explores the whole Something that the mice see the whole truth. Based on a classic Indian tale, Ed Young's beautifully rendered version is a treasure to enjoy again and again. "Immensely appealing."(The Horn Book,

"It's a pillar," says one. "It's a fan," says another. One by one, the seven blind mice investigate the strange Something by the pond. And one by one, they come back with a different theory. It's only when the seventh mouse goes out-and explores the whole Something-that the mice see the whole truth. Based on a classic Indian tale, Ed Young's beautifully rendered version is a treasure to enjoy again and again.

"Immensely appealing."(The Horn Book, starred review)

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Philomel Books
Published: 04/29/1992
ISBN: 9780399222610
Pages: 48
Weight: 1.21lbs
Size: 11.12h x 10.36w x 0.51d
Award: Caldecott Medal - Honor Book
Award: Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards - Winner

Review Citations: Booklist 04/01/1992 pg. 1450
Booklist Ed Choice Youth 01/01/1993 pg. 846
Booklist 03/15/1993 pg. 1329
School Library Journal 04/01/1992 pg. 101
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/1992 - Outstanding, Noteworthy In Style
Publishers Weekly 03/16/1992

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 7592 / Seven Blind Mice
Reading Level: 1.9 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5