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Little Brown Mouse

in a “hole” lot of bother

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Justine Murphy

 

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ISBN: 978-1-917242-49-3

 

Price:  € 13.95 plus P&P (Irish Address)

 

 

 

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About the Book:

 

When a curious Little Brown Mouse falls into a deep hole, he finds himself stuck and unsure of how to escape. He calls for help but the solutions offered by passers-by seem to fall short - until his loyal friend takes a leap of faith to join him.

This is a story about overcoming challenges, finding strength within, and the magic of having a friend by your side. Together, they discover the power of friendship, courage and resourcefulness.

 

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About the author:

 

Justine Murphy is a Dublin-based author and self-taught artist whose work is defined by rhythm, heart, and a lifelong love for language. With over a decade of experience running a successful children’s entertainment business, Justine has an intuitive gift for capturing a child’s imagination.

This deep connection to storytelling began in childhood, where the whimsical world of Dr. Seuss first sparked a passion for the spoken word and the infectious energy of a well-crafted rhyme. Believing that "rhymers make the best readers." Her debut book is written entirely in verse, designed not only to delight young ears but to serve as a gentle bridge for parents and guardians to start essential conversations about mental health. She is deeply passionate about normalising such conversations, believing it is never too early to start.

When not writing or illustrating, Justine finds joy and rhythm playing in a local ukulele band. She hopes this book will help to give children the words-and the rhymes-to express their inner world.

 

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"A Little Brown Mouse not too far from home,

fell down a deep hole while out for a roam"

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"But while positive thoughts are great for the soul,

they are not very helpful when stuck in a hole"

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"A feeling of calm helped his spirits to rise,

he looked round the hole with a new set of eyes"

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"Our Little Brown Mouse felt really proud,

he had asked for help and called out loud.

But the skills he needed he had along,

he might be Little but he was also strong."

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