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No Ordinary Mouse — Content Guide for Parents

By Kate DiCamilloCandlewick Press2008ISBN 978076364078132 pages
No Ordinary Mouse

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

Early readers will be in their element with this appealing storybook starring Despereaux Tilling, a tiny mouse graced with oversized ears who was born too big for his little world. The tale follows Despereaux on his adventures from Mouse World, where he is born, to the castle library, the princess's chambers, and even a rat-filled dungeon. With the love of Princess Pea and the friendship of a unique rat named Roscuro, Despereaux finds the courage of a knight in shining armor.

Kate DiCamillo's literary classic about Despereaux Tilling has enchanted children and adults around the globe. In this tale of bravery, forgiveness and redemption, one small creature teaches a kingdom that it takes only a little light to show the truth: What you look like doesn't equal what you are. Published in 23 languages, with more than 2 million copies in print, a New York Times #1 bestseller and winner of the Newbery Medal, The Tale of Despereaux is now animated adventure from Universal Pictures.

THE TALE OF DESPEREAUX is a trademark and copyright of Universal Studios. Licensed by Universal Studios Licensing LLLP. All Rights Reserved.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is No Ordinary Mouse appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence is depicted in 'No Ordinary Mouse'. The book features a gentle narrative about a mouse's adventures without any physical conflict or harm between characters. No scary content is present in the book. The narrative is designed to be appealing and comforting for young readers, focusing on friendship and adventure.

  • Does No Ordinary Mouse have violence?

    No violence is depicted in 'No Ordinary Mouse'. The book features a gentle narrative about a mouse's adventures without any physical conflict or harm between characters.

  • Does No Ordinary Mouse have scary content?

    No scary content is present in the book. The narrative is designed to be appealing and comforting for young readers, focusing on friendship and adventure.

  • Does No Ordinary Mouse have religious themes?

    No religious content is present in the book itself. The search results reference themes from other works by Kate DiCamillo but do not indicate any religious practices or beliefs in 'No Ordinary Mouse'.

  • Does No Ordinary Mouse have racial/cultural content?

    Race is not a central theme in 'No Ordinary Mouse'. The search results do not indicate any discussions or depictions of race within the book's narrative.

  • Does No Ordinary Mouse have profanity?

    No profanity is found in 'No Ordinary Mouse'. The book is aimed at early readers and maintains age-appropriate language throughout.

  • Does No Ordinary Mouse have climate change?

    No climate themes are present in 'No Ordinary Mouse'. The search results do not indicate any environmental messages or activism within the book.

  • Does No Ordinary Mouse have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is present in the book. The search results indicate that the book is appropriate for children and does not include any references to sexual themes.

  • Does No Ordinary Mouse have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. It features a mouse protagonist and does not engage with themes related to traditional or modern gender roles.

  • Does No Ordinary Mouse have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes are explicitly present in the book 'No Ordinary Mouse' by Kate DiCamillo. The search results do not provide any relevant content regarding LGBTQ+ representation within this specific book.

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