When Mirabel's valentines fall out of her bag on the way to school, the shy little mouse panics. But those lost cards brighten some days . . . before making their way back to her.

"This sweetly inspiring story of a timid mouse stepping outside her comfort zone is a winner. Great for Valentine's or any day." --School Library Journal

"Mirabel was very shy.
She'd always been that way.
She trembled at the thought of
giving Valentines away."

Poor Mirabel! It's almost Valentine's Day and the shy little mouse trembles at the thought of giving cards away. Yet she carefully crafts her valentines, drawing a heart on every one. In the morning, Mirabel forces herself to hurry to school. But, in her nervousness, she doesn't notice her bag becoming lighter and lighter: her valentines are falling out! By the time she realizes what's happened, they're all gone. It turns out, though, that these lost valentines bring joy into the lives of all who find them. Then, with her valentines back in her pack, and some newfound friends, she musters up the courage to celebrate the holiday after all! This wonderful tale of overcoming insecurity will make its way to the hearts of all young readers.

 

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2019 by Sterling Publishing Co Inc .

Janet Lawler is the author of numerous books for young children, including Rain Forest Colors , Love is Real, and Ocean Counting . She lives in Farmington, Connecticut. Olivia Chin Mueller attended the Rhode Island School of Design. She lives in Providence, RI. Learn more about Olivia at oliviachinmueller. com and follow her @ocmillustration.