Quick Look
- A charming story about a mouse's adventures living on a farm with a kind and caring family
- Suitable for reading aloud to young children and as an early reader
- Written by an experienced Steiner-Waldorf kindergarten teacher
An early reader and teacher resource for Steiner Waldorf schools sharing the story of Scoochie Mouse's life on a farm. Encourages young children to care for the natural world and develop a love for all animals big and small.
Description
Scoochie Mouse makes her home in the chicken coop beneath the nest of her friend Henrietta, on the farm of a kind family with two children, their friend Birdie, and their dog Woof. Scoochie's adventures are interwoven with farm and family life, the circle of the seasons, and fairy tales told during quiet evenings.
Drawing on the wisdom of the Waldorf approach to early childhood learning, Scoochie Mouse and the Miracle of Life is a gentle book about having respect for the natural world and showing kindness to all creatures.
The short chapters are perfect for reading aloud to young children and are appropriate for early readers to read themselves, making this a lovely companion to The Adventures of Scoochie Mouse and an enriching resource for teachers and parents alike.
Author
Theresa Roach Melia was a Waldorf kindergarten teacher for many years. She is also the author of The Adventures of Scoochie Mouse. She lives in northern California, USA.
