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A beguiling, quietly magical appreciation of life's little pleasures.
Little Shrew is diligent in all parts of life. He's a hard worker and follows a strict schedule from morning to night. But even a life that runs like clockwork can be filled with unexpected pockets of joy. This charming collection of three short stories - perfect for emerging readers - illustrated in Miyakoshi's signature soft monochrome palette, celebrates enduring friendships, dreams for the future and the little pleasures that make everyday life more meaningful.
Little Shrew is diligent in all parts of life. He's a hard worker and follows a strict schedule from morning to night. But even a life that runs like clockwork can be filled with unexpected pockets of joy. This charming collection of three short stories - perfect for emerging readers - illustrated in Miyakoshi's signature soft monochrome palette, celebrates enduring friendships, dreams for the future and the little pleasures that make everyday life more meaningful.
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"… he's both a stand-in for young readers and a role model whom they may wish to emulate someday … Charm incarnate."
Kirkus Reviews
"… simultaneously winsome and melancholy … renderings of quiet, precisely completed routines and the occasional celebration bring security and contentment to this intimate here-and-now portrait."
Publishers Weekly