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The Mouse and the Princess — Content Guide for Parents

By Kate DiCamilloCandlewick Press2008ISBN 978076364077432 pages
The Mouse and the Princess

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Religious themes

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

About this book

In this full-color storybook, Despereaux, the brave gentleman-mouse meets and falls instantly in love with Pea, the princess who is beautiful but prisoner to her father's grief. After Pea is kidnapped, Despereaux discovers he is the only one who can rescue her.and that even the tiniest mouse can find 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 The Mouse and the Princess appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence detected in the book. The search results reference violence in adaptations and other works by DiCamillo, but not in this specific book's narrative. No scary content in the book. The narrative is described as a thrilling story but does not contain elements that would be frightening for children.

  • Does The Mouse and the Princess have violence?

    No violence detected in the book. The search results reference violence in adaptations and other works by DiCamillo, but not in this specific book's narrative.

  • Does The Mouse and the Princess have scary content?

    No scary content in the book. The narrative is described as a thrilling story but does not contain elements that would be frightening for children.

  • Does The Mouse and the Princess have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. While some sources discuss Kate DiCamillo's Christian background and themes in her other works, these do not pertain to 'The Mouse and the Princess'.

  • Does The Mouse and the Princess have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racial themes in the book. The search results focus on broader discussions about race in media and literature, not specific content from 'The Mouse and the Princess'.

  • Does The Mouse and the Princess have profanity?

    No profanity present in the book. The search results indicate that there is no crude language or profanity in 'The Mouse and the Princess'.

  • Does The Mouse and the Princess have climate change?

    No climate themes present in the book. The search results discuss climate issues in a broader context but do not relate to 'The Mouse and the Princess'.

  • Does The Mouse and the Princess have sexual identity?

    No sexual content in the book. The search results mention themes from adaptations and other works, but do not indicate any sexual themes in 'The Mouse and the Princess'.

  • Does The Mouse and the Princess have gender roles?

    No active discussion of gender roles in the book. The narrative features a princess and a mouse but does not critique or promote specific gender roles.

  • Does The Mouse and the Princess have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes present in the book. The search results focus on broader discussions about LGBTQ+ representation in media, not specific content from 'The Mouse and the Princess'.

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