"With a freewheeling spontaneity reminiscent of Simon James' art, Gerritsen's pictures make use of an overhead perspective to convey diminutive Mouse's size, while visual asides, such as ants capering in the scenes, add wry touches of humor. Children will have fun tracking Mouse's progress by spotting her jaunty red coat and yellow scarf, and the spare text will be good for reading aloud. "Sometimes things just come your
way," thinks lucky Mouse---just like this small, charming book."
     —Booklist

"The words are well chosen and the repeated refrain will delight readers. The pencil-and-pastel illustrations are charming, displaying the textures and colors of fall and the foreboding energy of the storm. Gerritsen effectively contrasts the tiny mouse with the large expanses she must travel. And even the vast spreads include small details tucked away for curious eyes to discover. A good read-aloud to accompany units on the seasons, animal habits, and goal-planning."
     —School Library Journal

"Simple yet appealing drawings illustrate the gentle story of a mouse who finds just what she needs at home."
     —Midwest Book Review, The--Children's Bookwatch


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"With a freewheeling spontaneity reminiscent of Simon James' art, Gerritsen's pictures make use of an overhead perspective to convey diminutive Mouse's size, while visual asides, such as ants capering in the scenes, add wry touches of humor. Children will have fun tracking Mouse's progress by spotting her jaunty red coat and yellow scarf, and the spare text will be good for reading aloud. "Sometimes things just come your
way," thinks lucky Mouse---just like this small, charming book."
     —Booklist

"The words are well chosen and the repeated refrain will delight readers. The pencil-and-pastel illustrations are charming, displaying the textures and colors of fall and the foreboding energy of the storm. Gerritsen effectively contrasts the tiny mouse with the large expanses she must travel. And even the vast spreads include small details tucked away for curious eyes to discover. A good read-aloud to accompany units on the seasons, animal habits, and goal-planning."
     —School Library Journal

"Simple yet appealing drawings illustrate the gentle story of a mouse who finds just what she needs at home."
     —Midwest Book Review, The--Children's Bookwatch

"In this superbly illustrated picture book the author perfectly captures the unique beauty of open farm land with its wide skies, its furrowed fields, and its ever changing moods. Readers will be filled with a longing for open lands, drifting leaves, and the cool winds of autumn. Best of all young children will love being able to share in the special surprise which is waiting for Mouse when she gets home."
     —Through the Looking Glass Children's Book Review