About This Book
Charlie Muffin's Miracle Mouse is a charming and gently humorous chapter book about Charlie Muffin, a somewhat lonely taxidermist and mouse breeder. When challenged by his friend Merry to breed a green mouse, Charlie embarks on a determined quest. His eventual success brings him not only the unique mouse, Adam Muffin, but also a loving marriage to Merry and a daughter, Cherry. The story follows their happy life, culminating in Adam Muffin winning Best of Show. It's a heartwarming tale of perseverance, finding love, and celebrating the extraordinary in the ordinary, perfect for early to late elementary readers.
Discussion Prompts
1
What made Charlie Muffin keep trying to breed a green mouse, even when it seemed impossible?
2
How did Adam Muffin, the green mouse, change Charlie's life?
3
What does this story teach us about being unique or different?
4
How do Charlie and Merry show their love for each other and for Adam and Cherry?
5
Have you ever tried something really hard and finally succeeded? How did that feel?
