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“Absurd,” Said Bird : A Fun Children’s Adventure About a Mouse Who Dreams of Travel (Mouse Traveler) by Tricia Gardella – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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“ABSURD,” SAID BIRD.: A mouse plans a trip to the moon. by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

“Absurd” Said Bird is part of the Mouse Traveler series of kids books, but the only I have read. It is a cute and fun children’s book, with bright, colorful illustrations. There is a little bit of rhyming from each of the barnyard animal friends. Mouse has dreams to make it to the moon, and he need’s his friend’s help! They work together to build an airplane, gathering parts and pieces from a pile of trash. But, will that plane make it to the moon? Let’s see!

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“Absurd,” Said Bird : A Fun Children’s Adventure About a Mouse Who Dreams of Travel (Mouse Traveler) by Tricia Gardella – Review by Krista Moulthrop

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“ABSURD,” SAID BIRD.: A mouse plans a trip to the moon. by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Mouse decides he wants to prove the moon is made of cheese so he recruits all the barn animals to help him with his plan to get there. He promises to bring back cheese for anyone who helps him. Meanwhile bird is trying to tell mouse that his plan just isn’t going to work. Mouse doesn’t find out why until after his plan fails. Then bird explains and decides to help him with his next plan. Great lesson in not giving up after failing on your first attempt. Great illustrations as well.

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No One Could See the Flea by Tricia Gardella – Review by Angela Hayes

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars

 

No One Could See the Flea Tricia Gardella is an illustrated children’s picturebook with a cute story that my grandchildren thought was fun. The illustrations are bright, colourful, and engaging- which made the ‘adventure’ come to life.
What happens when Shank, the dog, gets an itch? We join in as his owner, Jack, tries everything that he, and his friends, can come up with to rid Shank of his fleas. What ensues turns into a bit of a crazy romp…
Looking forward to more stories from Tricia Gardella.
Highly recommended.
Happy Reading!

 

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No One Could See the Flea by Tricia Gardella – Review by Julie Johnson

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Poor Shank!! Jack and Shank are out for a walk when Shank gets an itch. Jack thinks what any reasonable pet owner would, and that is that Shank must have a flea. Jack goes through several “home remedies”, some of which are pretty humorous, before deciding to leave this mystery to the hands of the professionals.

Kids will love the humor in this book!! Just make sure they understand good pet ownership and that not all of these recommendations should be tested out. The illustrations are also very well done and give way to more humor in the story. I highly recommend adding this one to your personal library!

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“Absurd,” Said Bird : A Fun Children’s Adventure About a Mouse Who Dreams of Travel (Mouse Traveler) by Tricia Gardella – Review by Tausha Treadway

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“ABSURD,” SAID BIRD.: A mouse plans a trip to the moon. by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

“Absurd,” Said Bird : A Fun Children’s Adventure About a Mouse Who Dreams of Travel (Mouse Traveler) by Tricia Gardella. This is a cute, short book about a mouse who wants to fly to the moon. I read it with my 6 year old nephew and we loved it. While Mouse enlists his barnyard friends to help him build a plane his friend bird tells him he’s “Absurd” to think he can pull this off. With imagination, friends and a will to do something, anything can happen! Such a cute story with so many lessons like never giving up on your dreams. Get this super fun book for your young friends and families!

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No One Could See the Flea by Tricia Gardella – Review by Jenni Bishop

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Is just an itch? Jack and his friends go down a rabbit hole before finding the evidence and poor ol’ Shank is on the receiving end. My grandsons enjoyed it and enjoyed Shank’s misadventures.
No One Could See the Flea has a unique storyline with lots of things for children to examine, learn and wonder about. It is an entertaining and imaginative children’s picture book that brings laughter at the antics and goings on.
The illustrations by Michele Katz are fun and engaging and help to bring this adventure tale to life.
Looking forward to reading more of Tricia’s work.

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“Absurd” Said Bird: A Fun Children’s Adventure about a Mouse Who Dreams of Travel (Mouse Traveler) by Tricia Gardella Reviewed by Phylis Carpenter July 2024

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“ABSURD,” SAID BIRD.: A mouse plans a trip to the moon. by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I am always looking for cute books to contribute to my granddaughter’s library. This is a cute one that I think she will enjoy. Her Mom can read it to her now and when she gets a little older she can read it for herself. The picture’s are pretty and she will enjoy them.

Mouse wants the barnyard friends to help him build an airplane so that he can fly it to the moon. If they help him get the pieces and make the plane, he will bring them back some cheese.

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No One Could See the Flea by Tricia Gardella – Review by Megan Rea

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the really cute story of Shank the dog and Jack (his owner) and possible fleas. I love the illustrations and how colorful and bright they are and how well they follow and go along with the story. I also really love how each concoction is funny and different and how everyone is trying to help Shank with his “flea” and the ending is funny. This is a really cute story to add to your rotation with your kiddos.

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No One Could See the Flea by Tricia Gardella – Review by Michelle Mulvey

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Jack was taking his dog Shank for a walk to a friends house when Shank sat down to scratch his ear. Right away Jack thought he might have a flea. He tried everything from flea powder, vinegar, a bath, smelly perfume among other things. Still no one saw a flea so together with his friends, Jack took shank to the vet when they figured, maybe shank just had an itch.

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No One Could See the Flea by Tricia Gardella – Review by Shannen Kern

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was such a cute and funny book! I read this with both of my kiddos who are 8 and 12 years old. Although my oldest is a bit out of the targeted audience, she still enjoyed the shenanigans. Our furry friend, Shank, has an itch to scratch, and his owner, Jack, thinks he has fleas. Jack and his friends try a number of solutions, but nothing is working. I thought this was a great book that had us all giggling and highlighting that brainstorming before jumping into action can be beneficial. It’s always great to see friends working together and also learning how to take care of our pets. I highly recommend this for your classroom or home library to share with the young ones in your life!

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No One Could See the Flea by Tricia Gardella – Review by Shelly Kittell

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a cute story. The dog has an itch and everyone has to solve the problem. My grandson actually sat and read this to me. That’s a win by itself. He laughed at all the solutions they came up with. He’s autistic and felt the vet solution is the one that should have been first. He’s a logic thinker. I loved how it opened up a conversation for us. I loved the colorful illustrations. It’s a neat book that teaches about dogs. A definite must for a kid’s library.

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No One Could See the Flea by Tricia Gardella – Review by Jennifer Crain

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

“No One Could See the Flea” is a delightful and humorous tale that teaches children an important lesson about the dangers of assumption. The story is well-written and easy to follow, making it perfect for early readers or for reading aloud to younger children.

The protagonist, Jack, is relatable and likable, and his determination to solve his dog’s supposed flea problem is admirable. The supporting characters, including Jack’s friends, are well-developed and add to the story’s humor and charm.

One of the strengths of this book is its ability to convey complex concepts in a simple and accessible way. The author does an excellent job of illustrating the consequences of making assumptions without evidence. The story also promotes critical thinking and encourages children to question their own beliefs and gather facts before jumping to conclusions.

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No One Could See the Flea by Tricia Gardella

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Page Count – 32
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Do you know why scientists are so determined to prove things? Because assuming can lead to all sorts of problems as we learn in No One Could See the Flea. Jack decides that his dog has a flea. He doesn’t see a flea but Shank did scratch, so Jack begins looking for a remedy to the problem. It’s not long before things get out of hand. Shank is finally pushed to his limit by Jack’s friends and their solutions. It’s a good thing when Jack takes back control.

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Tricia Gardella is an award-winning author whose picture book ideas are inspired by family, friends, traditions, and travel. Her diverse hobbies include canning, cooking, knitting, rug-making, and gardening, but writing remains her true passion. After a twenty-year hiatus, Tricia is thrilled to return to the literary world. In the 1990s, she published several books traditionally, before pausing her writing career to open an ice cream parlor. Tricia holds a BA in Ancient History and Classical Archaeology. She lives in Central California with her two self-centered cats and draws inspiration from her three children, seven grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.

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“Absurd,” Said Bird : A Fun Children’s Adventure About a Mouse Who Dreams of Travel (Mouse Traveler) by Tricia Gardella – Review by Kerry Baker

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“ABSURD,” SAID BIRD.: A mouse plans a trip to the moon. by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a fun and entertaining story that helps to teach kids the importance of seeking help from friends. It was really interesting to see the dynamics between the two main characters. I loved what they had to teach and I loved even more how engaged my kids were with the story.
Although different ages, by my children enjoyed the story. They found the adventures to be so amusing and really enjoyed the rhymes within the story. Overall, we thought this was a fun story and it is one that has been read multiple times.

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“””Absurd,”” Said Bird : A Fun Children’s Adventure About a Mouse Who Dreams of Travel (Mouse Traveler) by Tricia Gardella – Review by ” Dawn Daughenbaugh

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“ABSURD,” SAID BIRD.: A mouse plans a trip to the moon. by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
“Absurd,” Said Bird : A Fun Children’s Adventure About a Mouse Who Dreams of Travel (Mouse Traveler) by Tricia Gardella

“Absurd,” Said Bird is a cute children’s book about a Mouse Who likes adventures and dreams of traveling. This is a great story with a great message. Don’t give up , follow your dreams. Friends make adventures fun. Mouse has great determination and is going to make it happen one way or another. My son and I truly enjoyed reading this book and the colorful illustrations helped bring the story to life. We highly recommend reading this book and look forward to reading more from this Author.

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“Absurd,” Said Bird : A Fun Children’s Adventure About a Mouse Who Dreams of Travel (Mouse Traveler) by Tricia Gardella – Review by Angela Hayes

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“ABSURD,” SAID BIRD.: A mouse plans a trip to the moon. by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

4.5 Stars

 

“ABSURD.” SAID BIRD by Tricia Gardella is such a fun little story book that my grandchildren just adored. The pictures are very cute, colourful, and engaging- which made the fun little adventure come to life.
What happens when mouse plans to fly to the moon? He persuades his barnyard friends to help him build an airplane to fly there. Now they just have to find the parts and assemble it. Easy, right? And Bird thinks it’s absurd. And so…. the adventure begins-
An engaging, fun, imaginative, and enjoyable children’s picture book.
Looking forward to whatever Tricia Gardella brings us next.
Highly recommended.
Happy Reading!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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“Absurd,” Said Bird : A Fun Children’s Adventure About a Mouse Who Dreams of Travel (Mouse Traveler) by Tricia Gardella – Review by MicalahWeatherholtz

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“ABSURD,” SAID BIRD.: A mouse plans a trip to the moon. by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Absurd, Said Bird was a very well illustrated book. I loved the full color designs of all the animals working together to help mouse reach the moon to get some cheese, despite what bird said, which he of course was going to share with everyone. It was a cute little story. What I didn’t enjoy as much was what seemed like a very abrupt ending. It felt unfinished, once mouse failed, they were running to the scrap heap to try again, and bam- ended. I felt like maybe there could be more to the story?

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“Absurd,” Said Bird : A Fun Children’s Adventure About a Mouse Who Dreams of Travel (Mouse Traveler) by Tricia Gardella – Review by Kelli Harper

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“ABSURD,” SAID BIRD.: A mouse plans a trip to the moon. by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Cute illustrations, funny subject line. Who heard of a mouse trying to go to the moon for cheese? Kids will enjoy this book, adults however will find it just as the bird says, ABSURD. But it is a fun and whimsical little tale for kids.

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“Absurd,” Said Bird : A Fun Children’s Adventure About a Mouse Who Dreams of Travel (Mouse Traveler) by Tricia Gardella – Review by Crystal Brehant

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“ABSURD,” SAID BIRD.: A mouse plans a trip to the moon. by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a cute story about a determined little mouse. It has bright, colorful pictures. All of the barn animals are clearly mouse’s friends. One doubts his plans though. We see that despite bird doubting his plan, bird still helps mouse with his dream. This is a great lesson. We also see mouse not give up and what it means to help your friends. Great little story.

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“Absurd,” Said Bird : A Fun Children’s Adventure About a Mouse Who Dreams of Travel (Mouse Traveler) by Tricia Gardella – Review by Carrie Reed

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“ABSURD,” SAID BIRD.: A mouse plans a trip to the moon. by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The art and story in this book are just adorable. Mouse is so cute with the little bandaids after the flying attempt. I love that mouse is trying to get to the moon to get cheese because, honestly what kid doesn’t think the moon is made of cheese growing up?! All the animals pitch in and help get parts for the craft. I chuckled in the end when bird and mouse both realize they need to make a rocket.

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“””Absurd,”” Said Bird : A Fun Children’s Adventure About a Mouse Who Dreams of Travel (Mouse Traveler) by Tricia Gardella – Review by Samantha Cleaver

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“ABSURD,” SAID BIRD.: A mouse plans a trip to the moon. by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was cute. Mouse wants to get to the moon to get some cheese. He recruits all the barnyard friends to help him. Kids will definitely love this book.

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“Absurd,” Said Bird : A Fun Children’s Adventure About a Mouse Who Dreams of Travel (Mouse Traveler) by Tricia Gardella – Review by Jennifer Crain

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“ABSURD,” SAID BIRD.: A mouse plans a trip to the moon. by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

“Absurd, said Bird” is a delightful and imaginative children’s book that will captivate young readers with its whimsical tale of dreams, determination, and adventure. This charming story follows Mouse, a small but ambitious rodent who dreams of traveling to the moon, convinced it’s made of cheese. Despite the absurdity of his plan, Mouse remains undeterred and determined to succeed.

The story is a heartwarming reminder of the importance of perseverance, creativity, and listening to others. With the help of his farm friends, Mouse learns to work together and use their unique skills to achieve his goal. The illustrations by Ginger Nielson are vibrant and engaging, bringing the characters and their farm home to life.

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“Absurd,” Said Bird : A Fun Children’s Adventure About a Mouse Who Dreams of Travel (Mouse Traveler) by Tricia Gardella – Review by Jenni Bishop

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“ABSURD,” SAID BIRD.: A mouse plans a trip to the moon. by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

4.5 stars
“Absurd,” Said Bird is a beautiful picture book for children. The wonderful rich and vibrant illustrations are by the talented Ginger Nielson. This easy-to-read children’s book is for 3 – 8-year-olds and is quite the adventure but it also has a message. A message to pursue your dreams and persevere to make them come true.
The cute story is filled with animals of all types found within a farm setting with wonderful friends and their eagerness to help a friend fulfill his dreams.
My 7 year old and 4 year old grandsons loved it.

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“Absurd,” Said Bird : A Fun Children’s Adventure About a Mouse Who Dreams of Travel (Mouse Traveler) by Tricia Gardella – Review by Sue Kemp

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“ABSURD,” SAID BIRD.: A mouse plans a trip to the moon. by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Absurd said Bird
By Tricia Gardella

This book is full of bright colourful pictures that I am sure the little ones will love. Mouse is determined to fly to the moon to get some cheese. He tells the other farm animals if they help him build a plane he will bring them each back some cheese. All the animals think it is a clever idea, well except for bird. Bird thinks it is an absurd idea to build a plane. All the other animals help build the plane, take off does not go well for mouse at all. Bird swoops down to rescue mouse and tells him it is an absurd idea to build a plane to fly to the moon. Bird tells mouse he needs a rocket. Mouse thinks this is a clever idea and all the animals scramble for parts to build the rocket. For Bird this is not an absurd idea and leads the way to collect what they need to build their rocket.

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“Absurd,” Said Bird : A Fun Children’s Adventure About a Mouse Who Dreams of Travel (Mouse Traveler) by Tricia Gardella – Review by Megan Rea

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“ABSURD,” SAID BIRD.: A mouse plans a trip to the moon. by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Cute story about Mouse and their adventure to go to the moon. However, while Mouse and the other farm animals are gathering supplies to build a plane Bird is telling them that the plan is “Absurd” but Mouse won’t listen. What happens when Mouse tries to fly the plane to the moon? Can you still be a supportive friend even if you don’t think all of your friends plans are perfect? Find out in this fantastic picture book. The illustrations in this book are out-of-this-world as well. I love the bright colors and the simple drawings.

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“””Absurd,”” Said Bird : A Fun Children’s Adventure About a Mouse Who Dreams of Travel (Mouse Traveler) by Tricia Gardella – Review by Charlene Pryke

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“ABSURD,” SAID BIRD.: A mouse plans a trip to the moon. by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Absurb said bird is a very fun book written by Tricia Gardella and beautifully illustrated by Ginger Nielson.

Mouse wants to get to moon to sample some cheese and convinces the other farmyard animals to help build a plane. Bird knows that only rockets can fly to the moon and keeps telling mouse his idea is “absurd” and after rescuing mouse on his failed attempt to fly – the animals and bird run to build a rocket.

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“Absurd,” Said Bird : A Fun Children’s Adventure About a Mouse Who Dreams of Travel (Mouse Traveler) by Tricia Gardella – Review by Shelly Kittell

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“ABSURD,” SAID BIRD.: A mouse plans a trip to the moon. by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is an entertaining book for children. I found it to be quite cute. The story is told in rhymes, which is quite fun and kids like to read with adults. I read this with my granddaughter and she found it kind of cool that mouse wanted to go the moon. She’s a creative dreamer so the book hit home for her. I love the theme of dreaming. Mr. Bird finally came around. This would be a neat addition to childrens libraries.

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Absurd,” Said Bird : A Fun Children’s Adventure About a Mouse Who Dreams of Travel (Mouse Traveler) by Tricia Gardella – Review by Karrie Sears

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“ABSURD,” SAID BIRD.: A mouse plans a trip to the moon. by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book has a great storyline and rhyming words. The illustrations are fantastic and well done. This book definitely demonstrates a team effort to help someone accomplish a goal. As I was reading it to my grandson before bedtime he giggled at the story and liked it. It’s a great easy read for bedtime, naptime or anytime. Definitely recommend this book.

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“Absurd,” Said Bird : A Fun Children’s Adventure About a Mouse Who Dreams of Travel (Mouse Traveler) by Tricia Gardella

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“Absurd,” Said Bird : A Fun Children’s Adventure About a Mouse Who Dreams of Travel (Mouse Traveler) by Tricia Gardella
Hosted by Itsy Bitsy Book Bits
Genre – Kids
Page Count – 42
Cover Designer – Praise Saflor
Illustrator – Ginger Nielson

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Mouse promises to bring back cheese for every farm animal to help him build the lane he thinks he needs to get to the moon. He ignores Bird who all the while warns Mouse that his plan is absurd. The fun comes when we discover the reason Bird calls the plan absurd in this short and to-the-point tale.

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Tricia Gardella is an award-winning author whose picture book ideas are inspired by family, friends, traditions, and travel. Her diverse hobbies include canning, cooking, knitting, rug-making, and gardening, but writing remains her true passion. After a twenty-year hiatus, Tricia is thrilled to return to the literary world. In the 1990s, she published several books traditionally, before pausing her writing career to open an ice cream parlor. Tricia holds a BA in Ancient History and Classical Archaeology. She lives in Central California with her two self-centered cats and draws inspiration from her three children, seven grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.

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