A tiny kitten named Mouse meows so much that her people are always telling her to hush. Only Little Liz appreciates Mouse. Little Liz is short for her age and nobody really pays attention to what she has to say, either. Little Liz and Mouse understand each other perfectly and spend a lot of time together.
Then one day, the two best friends prevent a crime, proving that even though they’re small, they’re worth being listened to!
READER'S FAVORITE 5-STAR REVIEW:
“Hush, Mouse! is a short, delightful children’s story, beautifully illustrated by Alicia Young. The author, Becky Benishek, teaches everyone, including the adults, that when little ones speak or meow, listen! Thank heaven Little Liz listens to Mouse: together, they save the family from a small tragedy. Becky Benishek is the author of several children’s books and this one will be a welcome addition to any book collection for young children. Perfect for young readers or for family reading fun together!” -Viga Boland for Readers’ Favorite
KIRKUS:
“A small cat and a little girl stop a crime in this illustrated tale…Youngsters who are constantly told to hush will love how a little character’s big voice makes all the difference.” -Kirkus Review
“My kids and I loved this story. The pacing and flow were perfect, not to mention the adorable illustrations! This story promotes celebrating differences and understanding that we are are special in our own way. Hush, Mouse! is a must have for every child’s personal library!" -Erica Graham, author of the Talking Tales series.
“Best of all is Benishek’s singular style—hers are stories of charm and substance, where warmly drawn characters make their way through a loving-if-perilous world where idiosyncrasy is invaluable. A word of caution, though—if you have a daughter, granddaughter, niece, what-have-you—she will be begging you to buy her a kitten after you read this book with her!” -Terry Vittone
READER'S FAVORITE 5-STAR REVIEW:
"Becky Benishek’s children’s picture book, Hush, Mouse!, is a heartwarming story about two diminutive best friends and the big part they play when danger comes calling. I loved Mouse's and Liz’s parallel stories and have no doubt that kids who are small for their age will read this book feeling a little better about having to wait to grow into their own big parts." -Jack Magnus for Reader's Favorite
READER'S FAVORITE 5-STAR REVIEW:
"This is a wonderful storybook that I thoroughly enjoyed. It is simple stories like this that excite a child's imagination and make them want to read more and more...This book is highly recommended and ideal to add to your child’s library." -Vernita Naylor for Reader's Favorite
