Mia's Mouses

"A quick, whimsical way to introduce irregular plural nouns to a young audience." - Kirkus Reviews

Mia is a young girl who loves to dance and learn. One day she makes friends with three cute little mice in her yard - Squeaky, who likes to play, tease, and sneeze; Nibbles, who likes to eat; and Speedy, the fastest mouse, who likes to run around. She and the mice spend all day together and enjoy being friends.

But Mia calls her friends mouses, even though her friends and family explain to her that the word mice is the right way to say it. She uses her curiosity and some help from her teacher to learn about the rules for making nouns plural. Mia enjoys learning new things and sharing her knowledge with others, and soon she'll know all she needs to know about plural nouns.

Including engaging humor and infectious rhymes, this children's story teaches young readers about regular and irregular plural nouns, building their vocabulary and literacy skills.

"Mia's Mouses" won the 2024 Pencraft 2024 1st Place Award for Children in the K-3rd General Genre and is a Readers' Choice Book Award Finalist.

“Five Stars! Mia’s Mouses by Joseph L. Licari is a charming and educational story that combines humor, curiosity, and language learning into a delightful narrative for young readers. The rhyming words enrich the reading, making it enjoyable and educational. Colorful illustrations by Victor Nieto complement the story. The narrative flows seamlessly, merging learning with play as Mia applies her new knowledge with her mouse friends. Mia’s Mouses is an excellent resource for parents, teachers, and caregivers looking to inspire young learners.” - Readers’ Favorite