A mouse he went to sail the seas. He sailed the seas to look for cheese, But all he found were... ...bumblebees! From Roald Dahl Funny Prize-nominated author Amy Sparkes comes an irreverent rhyming tale guaranteed to become a bedtime favourite for kids aged 3 and up. A brave mouse, hungry for adventure and cheese, sets sail in search of a snack. Instead he encounters an array of zany characters and risks mortal danger before finally finding a cheesy land. Join him on his quest! Accompanied by gorgeous, vivid art, The Mouse Who Sailed the Seas is a witty and warm storytime experience from the author of The Goodnight Star and Once Upon a Wish. Look out for Ellie's Magical Wellies. Amy Sparkes is a talented storyteller and is the author of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize-nominated Do Not Enter the Monster Zoo. Amy lives in Devon with her husband, young Sparklings and the Shadow Cat. When she's not off having adventures with her own children she writes stories and hosts writing activities in schools. Nick East has worked as a museum designer for many years but his love of children's books has always been a huge part of his life. He loves using his drawings to communicate his ideas and passions and has always used them to tell stories. He lives near York with his wife and children.

 

This book has been graded for interest at 3-5 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+). This book was published 2015 by Egmont UK Ltd .

Amy Sparkes was born in Eastbourne and graduated from the University of Kent at Canterbury in 1999 with a degree in English Literature and Theology. After working for charities and the NHS for several years, Amy left work to raise a family and write whenever possible. She now lives in Devon with her husband and five young children. Amy is a passionate supporter of baby charities and donates a percentage of her royalties to various causes. Nick East works from a studio in the beautiful city of York, which he shares with two illustrator friends, a whippet called Alfie and a huge lurcher called Basil. He drinks loads of tea, eats cake and laughs a lot.