Anatole by Eve Titus, illus. by Paul Galdone

Title: Anatole

Author:  Eve Titus     

Illustrator:    Paul Galdone   

Publisher:  Alfred A. Knopf   

Year: 1956

Awards/Accolades:

Caldecott Honor

Summary:

Anatole the mouse travels with his fellow mice to find food in the people houses at night, until one evening hear hears the people talking about how awful the mice are. So Anatole decides to go to a cheese factory to eat,but he leaves notes on the cheese about how to make it better. The cheese factory never discovers that a mouse is their consultant, but they grow successful and are very thankful. This story reminded me of the Pixar film Ratatouille - a family favorite! Maybe this book was an inspiration?

Use in Classroom/Library:

Read aloud; talk about fantasy/fiction

Curriculum Connections:

Geography - where is Paris
Health - types of cheese, food groups, maybe try some new flavors

This title is in the Knox County Public Library.