Mouse Deer is a trickster tale from Southeast Asia, I thought this book was very good, it teaches kids wit and power. This book teaches kids not to be afraid, Mouse Deer is the smallest animal in the forest but he is not scared of the biggest animals or any other animal, instead he sings a song while he wanders through the forest and tricks all of his enemies. It teaches kids that they need to be confident and not be scared of other people who may be bigger than them. I would do this as a read aloud while the kids are learning about animals and bravery or about books in Asia or other cultures and it would be good for kids from kindergarten to third grade.
The vocabulary is not challenging and there are pictures throughout the book. Mouse Deer is a brave and quick witted character who outsmarts everyone else in the stories. The storyline would be very intriguing for younger children and keep them engaged throughout the entirety of the folktale.
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