This book is about a little mouse who finds an apple under a tree and decides to keep it as his secret. All of his friends keep asking what his secret is but he refuses to tell them. Then the tree had many more apples drop--one for each of his friends, and he sees that sometimes it's more fun to share secrets with your friends.
This is a good fantasy because it shows animals acting like humans and is believable and applicable to children's lives.
Media: oil paint
Age Range: early elementary ( )

The pictures are relatively engaging and this book is different. It is not as normal and has a fun and odd plot line. ( )

The story didn't really grab me: hide something good from everyone and refuse to share and then, boom, your secret is out (that you're a greedy and selfish), but now there's plenty for everyone. I don't get it, frankly. But I did love the simple graphic artwork.

Library copy. ( )