Fiction, Fantasy, and Graphic Novels-Book Review #2
Holm, Jennifer L. & Holm, Matthew. 2009. BABYMOUSE: THE MUSICAL. New York: Random House Children's Books. ISBN 9780375843884
PLOT SUMMARY
Babymouse has big dreams and lately she has been daydreaming about fame. A new school musical is coming up and she begins to think about that all the time. When the new kid, Henry Higgins, showed some charm and kindness by calling her "brilliant" Baby mouse found enough courage to try out for the lead part in the musical. She went up against the ferocious feline Felicia Furrypaws and she loses, she was chosen to be Felicia's understudy. Will she ever get a chance to be seen on stage and gain adoring fans? Well Babymouse practices and practices until she comes to the conclusion that it's not worth it. Will Babymouse get to showcase her star quality in the musical? Find out how Babymouse "brings down the house."
CRITICAL ANALYSIS
This is a great story musical that children will absolutely love! The story is created like a comic book with the talk and thoughts of bubbles. The sounds and word stretches make the story come to life. The authors, Jennifer & Matthew Holm, do a great job with this story which will keep the reader engaged throughout the whole story. The same colors were used throughout the story: black, pink, and white. The illustrations are so refreshing and are highly entertaining, each page number is in hearts which is something young girls will love. The songs that were chosen for the different scenes were a great pick! A great choices were the hard knock life song and the remake of the Lion King, this was very cute! Absolutely a great children's book!
There is one thing that children now might not relate to are the songs and movies that were mentioned (with the exception of the Lion King). Children may not know about some of the songs mentioned, for example Grease and Phantom of the Opera.
Overall a great read that will definitely bring out a laugh!
REVIEW EXCERPTS
THE HORN BOOK: "The brother-sister creative team hits the mark with humor, sweetness, and characters so genuine they can pass for real kids."
BOOKLIST: "Cute, smart, sassy Babymouse is fun and funny, and this book, like its predecessors, will draw reluctant readers as well as Babymouse fans."
KIRKUS: "Emergent readers will cheer 'Babymouse!"
CONNECTIONS
*A few of the musicals mentioned in the story Babymouse The Musical are older and would need adult guidance to make connections. Show the children video clips of some of the musicals to allow children to have knowledge of those musicals mentioned in the story.
*Encourage children to read other Babymouse books:
Holm, Jennifer & Matthew. BABYMOUSE: QUEEN OF THE WORLD!. ISBN 9780375832291
Holm, Jennifer & Matthew. BABYMOUSE: OUR HERO. ISBN 9780375832307
Holm, Jennifer & Matthew. BABYMOUSE: BEACH BABE. ISBN 9780375832314
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