Mia is a joyful, intelligent, inquisitive young girl who loves to dance and learn new things. One day, while playing in her backyard, she encounters three cute little mice. Mia befriends them and names them Squeaky, Nibbles, and Speedy based on their unique personalities and habits. Mia and her new friends adore one another. They spend the day singing, dancing, and enjoying each other’s company. But Mia has difficulty remembering to refer to her new group of friends collectively as mice, not mouses. She seeks out the help of her smart teacher, Miss Jess, who gives Mia a thorough lesson in plural nouns. Always eager to learn, Mia is thrilled with this new information. She practices the rules of plural nouns while dancing and twirling. She then shares all that she has learned with giggling Squeaky, Nibbles, and Speedy.
Having left a successful business career to pursue his passion for writing, Licari has successfully fulfilled his goal of inspiring “children to learn in fun and engaging ways.” This is an absolutely delightful children’s story with adorable, vibrantly colorful illustrations and engaging characters. Licari simplifies the challenging grammatical concept of plural nouns, making it easy and entertaining for young readers to digest. This book is an excellent educational resource for parents and teachers seeking to introduce young learners to the rules of plural nouns. The book associates learning with growing confidence, increased popularity, and undiluted joy. Mia’s joie de vivre jumps off each page and is both inspiring and infectious. Using a clever rhyme scheme and cheerful characters, the author makes learning fun for his readers.
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