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The Very Busy Day

Name: The Very Busy Day
Rating: 4.8 (5 reviews)
ISBN: 9781848695085

By Diana Hendry

Why is Little Mouse ignoring the garden work—and what secret is taking shape?

heartwarming charming engaging

Pageticker community rating

Average score: 4.8

From 5 readers

Genres

Animals Friendship/Family

What is The Very Busy Day about?

On a sunny day, Big Mouse is hard at work in the garden and asks Little Mouse for help. However, Little Mouse is preoccupied, gathering daisies, clover, and white feathers for a secret project. As Big Mouse grows increasingly frustrated, Little Mouse surprises him with a handmade sun hat, crafted from the day's collections. This heartwarming tale highlights the value of patience, understanding, and the joy of unexpected gifts.

About the author

Diana Hendry is a British author who loves writing stories and poems for children. She is best known for her funny and heart-warming book, 'Harvey Angell,' about a mysterious house guest with magical powers. Diana enjoys creating exciting adventures that inspire young readers to use their imagination and enjoy reading.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2016

First published

2001

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