Horace and Morris, But Mostly Dolores / Horace and Morris Join the Chorus (But What About Dolores)

Written by James Howe

Narrated by Jason Harris

Friends forever! At least it seemed that way for three little mice, until Horace and Morris become part of an exclusive boy’s club. Where does that leave poor Dolores? She tries to be a part of a girl’s only club, but she doesn’t have fun and she misses the fellas. Soon, all three friends balk at these gender stereotypes that are keeping them apart!

Charming characters and a splendid telling combine in this marvelous protest against conformity that children will embrace! In Horace and Morris Join the Chorus (But What About Dolores?), Dolores is discouraged when she doesn’t make the choir and her best friends do! Although she tries to find things to keep her busy, nothing is as much fun without her friends. Then Dolores figures out a way for her true talents to shine and becomes part of the performance in this fresh and fun story that emphasizes friendship and individuality.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Live Oak Media
• Release date: Jan 1, 2004
• ISBN: 9781430109136

James Howe

James Howe is the author of more than ninety books for young readers. Bunnicula, coauthored by his late wife Deborah and published in 1979, is considered a modern classic of children’s literature. The author has written six highly popular sequels, along with the spinoff series Tales from the House of Bunnicula and Bunnicula and Friends. Among his other books are picture books such as Horace and Morris but Mostly Dolores and beginning reader series that include the Pinky and Rex and Houndsley and Catina books. He has also written for older readers. The Misfits, published in 2001, inspired the nationwide antibullying initiative No Name-Calling Week, as well as three sequels, Totally Joe, Addie on the Inside, and Also Known as Elvis. A common theme in James Howe’s books from preschool through teens is the acceptance of difference and being true to oneself. Visit him online at JamesHowe.com.