Florence and Fox: The Pet Mouse
Fox has a pet mouse.
Florence wishes she had one too.
She crosses her fingers. Because who knows what makes wishes come true?
Creators
Based in the Byron Bay hinterland, Zanni Louise is passionate about writing quality books for children and inspiring people to write their own stories.
Zanni has written 16 books for children, including picture books and junior fiction. Her books have been described as quirky, warm and funny, and are sold in many foreign territories. She’s been twice listed in the CBCA Notables, and her picture book Archie and the Bear was selected for the highly prestigious international children’s catalogue: The White Ravens.
Anna Pignataro's first picture book won the Crichton Award for Book Illustration and many of her books have been shortlisted and have received Notable Book Commendations from The Children’s Book Council. You can find her books in Romania, China, Taiwan, Malaysia, Turkey, Denmark, USA, France, UK, Canada and Argentina and they are translated into twelve different languages. She is also the author of a junior fiction series called Butterfly Girls and has created a quirky and diverse range of greeting cards
Reviews
This delightful story with beautiful crayon and water colour illustrations will amuse and encourage your children’s understanding of what true friendship looks like.
Trevor Cairney
This sweet book is a good reminder for young readers that while they may not get everything they wish for; they have other things (or skills) of value. The Pet Mouse is a lovely choice for children aged 3-5 years.
Reading Time CBCA
This is the 2nd book in the ‘Florence and Fox’ series. It’s a heartwarming tale for the very young, that centers around Florence’s yearning for a pet mouse. Zanni Louise is a prolific and award winning Australian author who writes stories that frequently contain themes of friendship, kindness and a growing understanding of the world around us. Florence and Fox: The Pet Mouse echoes these important messages. Using the ‘failsafe’ trick of crossing your fingers to make your wishes come true, Florence perseveres with increasing determination, to wish for a pet mouse of her own. Anna Pignataro’s enchanting illustrations use an unsophisticated naivety, to create a dreamlike and whimsical world. A truly gifting artist, Anna’s work has won industry awards over many years. This adorable picture book ahs joined my own book collection, and is one that I highly recommend.
Susan Joy Brodie Gully Reviews
