WELCOME HOME, MOUSE

Written and Illustrated by Elisa Kleven 
Random House, September 2010

Stanley, a kind but clumsy young elephant, often makes messes. But he also makes wonderful things, using a bit of this, a scrap of that, and lots of imagination. When Stanley accidentally smashes a mouse’s house, he makes it up to her, and in so doing, he makes a friend as well.

--A Junior Library Guild Selection

"Every word and brush stroke is spot-on in this luminous celebration of creativity, conservation and compassion. ... Kleven’s inspiring words and her paint, ink and cut-paper art burst with the same kind of joyous creativity displayed by Stanley." 
--Starred, Kirkus Reviews

"Fascinating illustrations...Using one":s imagination, repairing a mistake, and making a new friend are some of the themes contained in this charming story." 
--School Library Journal

"This has all the hallmarks of a good picture book for preschoolers: a straightforward story line, an acknowledgement of feelings, and delightful artwork."
--Booklist

"...Stanley cuts and arranges until Mouse has the most wonderfully clever new house. As befitting the story, Kleven's lovely paintings incorporate patterned paper and ephemera."
-- Bank Street College Bookstore New and Notable Books