A New Friend, Paperback

In this first of a charming series about a little mouse and her forest friends, Sophie Mouse must convince her classmates--and herself--that a new student is nothing to fear. Even if he is a snakeReaders will delight in The Adventures of Sophie Mouse

In the first book of The Adventures of Sophie Mouse, springtime has arrived at Silverlake ForestThe animals are coming out of their homes, buds are blooming on the trees, and the air smells of honeysuckles and tree bark. Sophie Mouse can't wait to go back to school after the long winter break.

Even better, there's a new student in class--Sophie loves meeting new animalsBut the class gasps when Owen enters: he's a snakeNo one is brave enough to sit near him, or play with Owen at recess, or even talk to him. Can Sophie help her friends understand that Owen's not scary after all?

With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Adventures of Sophie Mouse chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.