Seven Blind Mice

Author Ed Young
Illustrated by Ed Young
$6.99 US
Penguin Young Readers | Philomel Books
On sale Mar 13, 2012 | 9780399549199
Age 3-7 years
Reading Level: Lexile AD350L | Fountas & Pinnell K
Sales rights: US, Canada, Open Mkt
"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)
  • WINNER
    Caldecott Honor Book

About

"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)

Awards

  • WINNER
    Caldecott Honor Book