 A small mouse stuck in a thorn-bush is freed by an Egyptian Prince. Soon after, the prince becomes the Pharaoh of Egypt. His country flourishes under his rule until the mountain men come to attack. The mouse hears the news so he gathers his friends to save Egypt from the mountain men in an unexpected way. Readers will learn that small acts of kindness can be returned in big ways. amo |
| Title: The Mouse Who Saved Egypt Author: Karim Alrawi Illustrator: Bee Willey Publisher: Tradewind Books Copyright: 2011 ISBN: 978-1-8965-8079-1 Hardcover pages: 32 Age range: 3-6 Genre: Folk Tale, Picture book Book setting: Egypt Author’s ethnicity: Egyptian Author’s residence: Egypt Illustrator’s ethnicity: English Illustrator’s residence: England Subjects: Egypt, Mice, Pharaohs |
The Mouse Who Saved Egypt
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