Thank you to JIMMY Patterson books for sponsoring this post and providing the prize packs. The honest opinions are my own.
Kora and Logan are quite the little bookworms. They can get lost in a good book for ages. In fact, I can’t count the number of times we’ve had to say to Logan, “No reading while you are walking!” Now that’s something I never thought I’d say as a parent! He can get so engrossed in a book that when he has to do something or go somewhere, instead of putting the book down, he just stands up and walks slowly to where he needs to go, meanwhile Dave and I start cringing knowing he’s going to trip over something and crash into something else! So we have to tell him to put the book down and pay attention to where he’s going.
And Kora can read for hours on end. It’s not uncommon for her to get a giant book from the library and sit and have it finished it just 2-3 days.
It makes me so happy that they kids love to read and that’s why I’m excited about James Patterson’s newest illustrated middle grade novel, Word of Mouse for ages 8-12 coming out on December 12th.
It’s a book about a sky blue colored mouse named Isiah, who can read and write. He can also talk to humans – if any of them are willing to listen! He makes a dramatic escape from a mysterious laboratory and his family has gone missing. (Sidenote: Did you know a mouse family is called a mischief?). Isiah has to use his special skills to survive the outdoors and hopefully find his missing family. He has quite a journey coming across cruel cats, hungry owls, and terrified people. Then he comes across an equally unusual and lonely human girl named Hailey and soon they learn that true friendship can transcend all barriers.
I also have to mention that this book is co-authored with Chris Grabenstein which thrilled Kora & Logan. They love his books and are always on pins and needles waiting for the next one to come out.
I was also interested to learn that James Patterson received the Literarian Award for Outstanding Service to the American Literary Community at the 2015 National Book Awards. A tireless champion of the power of books and reading, he has created a new children’s book imprint, JIMMY Patterson, whose mission is simple: “We want every kid who finishes a JIMMY Book to say, ‘PLEASE GIVE ME ANOTHER BOOK.’”
We’ve received a copy of Word of Mouse and Kora & Logan can’t wait to read it! I paged through quite a bit of it and fell in love with Isiah and his adventures had me turning the page wanting to know what happens next.
I also really like that each chapter has Words To Live By from Isiah. A few include:
- It’s very important to have something to do, something to love, and something to hope for
- A mouse wrapped up in himself makes a very small package
- No team works without teamwork
We thought it would be fun to share a few of our favorite family Words To Live By:
We are very excited about Word of Mouse and I’m happy to offer the giveaway below!
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- On social media follow the hashtag: #WordofMouse
WIN IT!
One reader will win a Word Of Mouse Prize Pack!
Prize pack includes:
- A copy of Word of Mouse
- $50 Visa gift card
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I would love to see how Isiah uses his special skill. This looks like a cute story to read to my nephew.
My daughter would love this title…sounds like an engaging story… plus, she’s “devouring” books !
I am excited to discover the positive message James Patterson has written for children.
I love the positive message for my daughter. She would love this.
Sounds like an amazing book. Thanks for the chance to win such an amazing giveaway.
My grandkids and I enjoy watching movies together and this one seems perfect.
It has a great message .
sounds like an awesome book
The positive stories in this is definatly a plus. My daughter would love this
This sounds like a cute book for kids! Can’t wait to read it to mine!
My daughter would just love to read this book.
cute story,something different
We love to read too and it sounds like an uplifting story.
I am a huge James Patterson fan, and am so excited he writes books for children, so I can get my grandkids to love books as much as I do!
I’m excited that James Patterson co-authored a children’s book.. he’s so good at telling a story.
This looks like a great book for my great-niece. I love books for kids that have positive stories.
This sounds like an awesome book and I love to read with family.
I am really excited by word of mouse because it will strengthen our teachings about friendship, belief in one’s ability, and individualism to our kids.
I am excited about this book because I think it is a book my kids would enjoy. I also love James Patterson’ books!!!
I think my granddaughters would love this
I am excited because I think the kids will like reading it.
It looks like a cute and inspiring story.
Im excited about the book because my daughter has recently took up reading as a hobby. Id love for her to have this book because its very encouraging and would be great for her to read
my kids would love this, it is especially right up my sons alley and he sometimes needs motivation to read
James Patterson always holds my interest and this book is on the same path that keeps me wanting to read this.
I’m excited to see it because it is by James Patterson.
My kiddos love to read and be read to so this would be great to add to our personal library and enjoy for years! :)
My Granddaughter would love this book
I’m excited because it sounds like a fun book that my 7 year old might actually like to read! Especially since the mouse can talk to humans (if they are willing to listen).
our son would love this. he likes this kind of story.
looks like a good one!
My daughter would love it.
I’m excited about the book because it’s by James Patterson. It sounds like a very encouraging and uplifting book.
I think my daughter would love it and I like that its a positive story.
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My granddaughter would love this.
It looks like something my kids would enjoy.
It looks like a fun book to read to the kids.
This sounds like a great little TAIL. Haha. It’s great to have inspiring, fun books that kids actually want to read. It brings out imagination and creativity
I am excited about Word of Mouse because it is the perfect book! Ok, you got me, I am a huge James Patterson fan! :-)
I think that my granddaughter would love it!
I love how it helps to tell the story of friendship transcending all boundaries
I am excited about Word of Mouse because the kids love it and it is perfect for the holidays.
James Patterson is such a tremendously gifted author. I read everything he writes. I would love to read this with my grandkids.
It looks like a great book by a wonderful author
James Patterson is a very good author.I would love to read this book.
I’ve heard this is such a great story :)
would love to read this to my daughter
Something new for my grandsons to read. I love giving them new books to try. I am a regular James Patterson fan so I would love to share his kids books.
I love trying new books with my boy
I am excited because I think it would send a good message to my two sons.
I think my granddaughter would enjoy it.
It looks like a cute book and it should be quite enjoyable to read.
The Hot Taco Bar sounds good.
I’m excited because my little cousin would love this book! If I won, I’d give this to her :)
Im excited about a good story for my kids! how refreshing!
We are a family of readers and I love that they book includes Words To Live By from Isiah! What a great idea.
I AM EXCITED TO HAVE MY KIDS READ THIS BOOK :) SUCH A GREAT KIDS BOOK !
It sounds like a very cute story. Just the type of book my nephew would love.
The book lovers at my house cannot wait to get our hands on Word of Mouse. :)
I am a big James Patterson fan and am excited to introduce his work to my nieces and nephews.
I love that it gives a lesson on friendship!
It looks liek a good familynight.
We love Grabenstein books! This one sounds just as good as the Lemoncello series.
It looks like a really cute book and I’ve seen rave reviews about it. Also people snapping it up at Barnes & Noble! Must be good!
My son absolutely loves anything by Chris Grabenstein!
I’m excited about it because it looks like a great inspirational book for kids!
I’m excited when I make my little niece happy and I think this would
I’m excited about Word of Mouse because I am a fan of James Patterson’s books.
My kids love to read so i’m excited to get them to read something new. They will be excited because they love new word adventures.
my son loves to read and this would be great for his collection
I’m excited because I think my grandkids would enjoy it.
Oh this sounds so good for our kids! Our little one loves to read too! We love to sit and read together at night, and this would be such a fun book to curl up and read at night together! Sounds like it has some great lessons for us all!
I love James Patterson and this would be perfect for my 9yr old.
I love James Patterson books and find it exciting he’s writing children’s books, too. I’d love to introduce my kids to this book.
I like the great message in the book and think it will be enjoyable
I really like it because I think my grandkids would like to read the book
Because its geared toward younger children and he has already tackled adults and middle school and high school age audiences. I also like the fact that his books always have a basic concept that doesn’t make it complicated for kids to read his books.
I’m excited because I know my Grandson will really love reading this book.
I love the positive message it sends out. Thank you!
It seems like a good book.
I love that it teaches great lessons like team work! I would love to win this for my girls!
I am truly excited about the positive message of Word of Mouse.
My grandchildren are going to LOVE Word of Mouse!
i know my daughter would love this book
It sounds like a great book I like the phrase-true friendship can transcend all barriers.
I think it looks like a great kids’ book with a good message.
Snuggle time with a good book for Christmas and such an inspiring and great leadership and citizenship story for little ones.
I’m a big James Patterson fan and would love to introduce him to my kids!
My nieces are book lovers, so I am excited to share Word of Mouse with them.
My daughter loves to read and it looks really cute.
I love how positive it is. My kids would love it.
The book actually sounds really interesting. I also love James Patterson. Thank you!
It sounds like a fun and unique book. I would read this to my grandaughter when she comes over. She loves books.
My son would love this
I am excited for any fun or educational book I can read to my sons.
I’m excited because James Patterson is a great writer.
I am excited because my grandson would love to read this book.
This sounds like a great book that my children would love. I love that is sends a good message.
I’m excited that James Patterson co-authored a children’s book and the adventure sounds interesting.
My daughter is excited because she likes books about animals.
My son would LOVE this!!
Excited because my granddaughter loves books about journeys, she loves when characters have to go through journeys and learn a lot about themselves through the journey.
I would read this to my Niece
This looks like a book my two girls would love!
I am excited about Word of Mouse because I love James Patterson, my son enjoys his middle school books and I love that they’ve inspired him to read. Word of Mouse sounds like it would have a great message for kids.
I love a book that has positive affirmation!
i am excited because my son would love it!
Sounds like a great little book my kids would love. Love James Patterson , didn’t know he wrote children’s book. Very cool :)
I love to read and the book sounds really interesting thats why I am excited!
I am excited because James Patterson wrote it.
I’m excited, because I know my niece would love this!
I am excited because we will need books soon!
this sounds like a great book that I would love to read to my grandsons.
My little girls would love this book
I think any book about us coming together despite differences sounds WONDERFUL, and is something I would share with kids of all ages.
I would love this to read to my grandkids. Sounds like a great book!
It sounds like a book with a great message. My kids would love it!
I’m excited because it teaches that no team works without teamwork. I work at an elementary school and this would be great for the kids.
I think this is a great book for any age. It will teach good lessons and make people better themselves. Thanks for the chance
I am excited because it was written by James Patterson. His books are great.
I’m always looking for new children’s books for my daughter and niece so I’ve actually come across this one before recently. It sounds like a great story!
I think this would be a great book for our grandsons to enjoy together.
I am excited about Word of Mouse because I know the grand kids will love it!
thank you
the grandkids love to read – I’ve never seen this book before – looks like fun!
I am excited because it’s inspirational to young children. My niece would love it.
i would love win for my girls
I’d love to read this book myself, then send it off to my great-nieces. Thank you for the giveaway.
I love James Patterson books, and think it’s great he is writing for kids. I would love to share this with my nephew.
This sounds like an adorable book with many great lessons for my daughter!
I’d like the book as a read-aloud for the kids. It looks like it would make a perfect bedtime book. Also, I am apparently the last person on earth to find out that James Patterson stopped writing any of the books under his name years ago! I just thought he wrote a LOT.
I would read this to our nephews.
I would love to win and read this book with my 7 year old son. He could really use it. Thanks for the chance.
because it seems great!
I am excited because of the author..he always writes great books!
Sounds like quite a story that I would enjoy sharing with my granddaughter.
I would like to read Word of Mouse to my elementary school classes
I am excited about it because I have a son that is the perfect age for this book, and I admire James Patterson as an author!
Thanks for the chance to win!
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This looks like such a cute book. I’m reading Ralph S. Mouse to my son right now and it reminds me of that! He would love this story!
I am excited about it because I think our kids will enjoy it.
I’m excited because James Patterson writes it, my kids will love it.
My kids love reading, I’m excited to get this book for them as a gift.
This sounds like a really great book. I try to encourage my kids to read as much as possible. I think that they would enjoy this book.
James Patterson is a terrific author and these n=books have a great message.
I am excited about this book because it fits my son and daughter’s age range. My daughter loves reading animal themed books. She always reads books with a mouse or hamster as the main character.
I am excited to read about the adventures in this book.
I am excited because my son also loves books by Chris Grabenstein. Also because this book sounds amazing and interesting and will keep there attention. I love books that give a great message to my kids and to myself!
I love James Patterson as an author and Word of Mouse sounds like a great book that my granddaughters would enjoy reading. This book sound like it can be interesting for me to read also, maybe a grandma and granddaughter after school project.
My kids love to read and this one looks to have some valuable lessons to teach
I’m interested in it as the story sounds good and I think it would be a good book to read to my daughter.
I think it tells a great story and is a good reminder for children and adults.
I am excited because this book looks so cute
I am excited because this looks like a great positive message to spread with the family.
I really like James Patterson as an author! He has some great books from adult to child! I like the messages in this book!
I love this! As the grandma now, I have some years to look back on. The most important parts of motivating or comforting or just “liking” oneself are the words we carry around in our heads. Something like “you can do/be anything is not enough (and is not true.) Better to have words like “I am strong” “We can do this together.” I love a book that will reinforce *good words* in a child’s mind.
I’m excited because James Patterson always puts out great books!
Word of Mouse sounds like an interesting book with a good message for kids and adults alike.
I’m excited about this book because it sounds like it has a great message and I like that it’s about friendship.
excited because it looks like a cute story
I am excited for Word of mouse because it sounds cute, stuart little like and I enjoy james patterson’s works. I’m interested in seeing what he does with a story like this instead of his usual thriller books.
I am excited because I know my children will really appreciate and enjoy this.
Good book to read with my nice and nephew
It sounds like a fun book to read as a family with some great messages!
I am excited about this book because it conveys a great message and is a good book to read with my niece!
I like the teamwork message in the story.
Word of Mouse looks like something just right for my daughter’s reading level. She just turned eight and she loves to read. She likes books about animated animals.
I love the meaning and sayings in this book! I am excited to read this to my girls! Thanks so much for the great giveaway!
I am excited about this book because any book that gives a great message is always good!
Sounds like an interesting book. We’ve had pet mice, so I always like finding books/toys that are mouse-centered.
I think this is such a fun book to read to my son and daughter and they would love to find out about Word of Mouse!
I’m excited about “Word of Mouse” because it will give kids a good message while enjoying a great story. My little niece would love this book.
Word of Mouse seems like an uplifting book with a positive influence that both my kids would enjoy reading!
Quite a plot line. Interesting enough to even have grown ups interested! I must admit I’m intrigued.