Summer Festival Tales of Tiptoes Lightly The sun climbs higher each day, and the forest prepares for Midsummer’s Eve. In The Midsummer Mouse, Farmer John gathers wood for the great festival fire, while June Berry and Tom Nutcracker lend their help. A forgotten basket beneath the oak tree sets Jeremy Mouse and Jemima Mouse into a small but urgent adventure, as they attempt to preserve a festival cookie from mishap. Elsewhere, Pine Cone and Pepper Pot refuse visitors — their beards hopelessly entangled in a predicament of their own making. As midsummer approaches, the Summer Queen begins to appear among the trees, bringing an atmosphere of mystery and brightness to the woodland world. At the festival she tells The Tale of Turana, and then, as quietly as she arrived, she vanishes. These stories carry the mirth and radiance of summer while holding moments of depth and stillness. Slightly older in tone than some of the earlier Tiptoes tales, this volume unfolds with warmth, humor, and a sense of seasonal celebration. Ideal for family read-alouds from kindergarten through the middle elementary years, and especially suited to Midsummer gatherings and summer evening reading. Book Details Title: The Midsummer MouseAuthor: Reg DownFormat: SoftcoverIllustratedRecommended Ages: Read-aloud K–4; independent readers 8–10
