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Reach for this book when your child is going through a phase of wanting more, bigger, or newer things, or when they are struggling to see the value in what they already have. This story follows a little mouse who finds a giant apple and decides her house is too small to fit it. As she searches for a larger home, she visits several neighbors, eventually realizing that the best home isn't the biggest one, but the one where she feels most safe and settled. Petr Horacek's vibrant illustrations and clever use of die-cut holes make this a tactile, engaging experience for toddlers and preschoolers. It is a gentle lesson in gratitude and the concept of 'home' that helps children understand that bigger is not always better.