One of the most meaningful things a children’s author can hear is that a story has brought joy across different stages of a child’s reading journey. Carolyn Bellerby’s review of Little Mouse warmed my heart in all the best ways: 

“This is the most beautiful children's book with lovely illustrations throughout. The story about Little Mouse and her friends and what she gets up to is enchanting. There are parts which relate to farming life which is so endearing to children. I would say a child would equally enjoy having it read to them when very young, and later read it themselves, the chapters are a good length to deal with both scenarios. Overall a lovely, lovely read.” 

Thank you so much, Carolyn. 

To hear that Little Mouse is enchanting for young children and equally suited for independent readers means everything. I hoped to create a book that could grow with a child—first as a bedtime companion, and later as one of their early chapter books they’re proud to read on their own.