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48 pp.
| Chronicle |
May, 2019 |
TradeISBN 978-1-4521-7065-7$14.99
(1)
1-3
Illustrated by
Emily Hughes.
This third Charlie & Mouse book spotlights Mom's approaching birthday. Over four chapters, the siblings "help" Mom make pancakes, Dad takes the kids shopping for the perfect present ("Does Mom like tape?" "Everyone likes tape"), and party preparations humorously go awry before the surprise happily comes to fruition. Hughes's graphite and Photoshop illustrations convey lots of affection for this relatable family, including its everyday harried moments.