A Delicious Story -- Barney Saltzberg

<b>"You <i>ate</i> the story?" says one mouse to the other in this funny, heartfelt read-aloud with pitch-perfect repartee and Barney Saltzberg's signature take on the joys of creativity.</b> <p/>Two mice--one big and one small--have a terrible problem. Little Mouse is looking for a story--they're in a book, after all!--and Big Mouse has to admit the truth. The story is gone. And (gasp!) he ate it. That is not okay with Little Mouse, who is all ready to hear a story and will settle for nothing less. Saltzberg's improvisational dialogue showcases both the patience required of true creativity and the dazzling on-the-spot storytelling that can happen when you get in the flow. In the end, these endearing mice work out their conflict-- and make the reader realize that they've been delivering a story all along. Parents and children will want to take this satisfying comedic journey together again and again.<br><br><b>Author:</b> Barney Saltzberg<br><b>Publisher:</b> Hippo Park<br><b>Published:</b> 06/06/2023<br><b>Pages:</b> 80<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Hardcover<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.95lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 10.00h x 8.10w x 0.60d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9781662640162<br><b>Audience:</b> Ages 4-8<br><br><b>Review Citation(s): </b><br><i>Publishers Weekly</i> 04/10/2023<br><i>Kirkus Reviews</i> 04/15/2023<br><i>School Library Journal</i> 06/01/2023 pg. 71<br><p><b>About the Author</b><br>Barney Saltzberg is the author of more than 30 books for children, including <i>Beautiful Oops!, My Book of Be