Charlie & Mouse & Grumpy

Written by Laurel Snyder

Narrated by Christopher Carley

In this heartwarming sequel to Laurel Snyder's beginning chapter book Charlie Mouse, the two brothers enjoy a special visit from their grandpa, Grumpy. Follow along as they discuss being medium, pounce each other, sing the wrong songs, build blanket forts, and more. Paired with effervescent illustrations by Emily Hughes, this touching, funny celebration of imagination and bonding will enchant readers young and old.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc.
• Release date: Jun 1, 2018
• ISBN: 9781980001096

Laurel Snyder

Laurel Snyder is the author of picture books, novels, and several collections of poetry. She grew up in Baltimore, Maryland, where she studied ballet at the Peabody Preparatory, Caryl Maxwell Ballet, and the Cultural Arts Institute. She now lives in Atlanta, Georgia, where she continues to dance, but mostly in her kitchen.

Reviews for Charlie & Mouse & Grumpy

[sweetiegherkin · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Brothers Charlie and Mouse are back again, this time being visited by their grandfather affectionately known as "Grumpy." Like with the previous title in this series, this book is both simple and sweet. The love between the grandfather and his grandsons is quite touching, and it is bittersweet when the boys are sad the visit is over. There are many interactions between the family that will touch the reader's heart and hopefully invoke happy memories of time spent with their own beloved grandparents. The one that got me was the grandfather claiming he was just 'resting his eyes' when he napped, as my grandfather would use the exact same phrase. This book is perfect for young readers with simple sentences in short 'chapters,' providing a nice bridge between early readers and longer chapter books. The illustrations are in soft pastels with a sketchy feel that I wouldn't generally like, but they seem to fit this book perfectly.