Snippet the Early Riser by Bethanie Deeney Murguia

No toxic discourse here-Murguia’s rodents model what it means to agree to disagree. including Zoe Gets Ready, Snippet the Early Riser, and I Feel Five. In this time of destructive divisiveness, Mouse and Squirrel’s journey toward respecting their differences is an important lesson for us all. Bethanie Deeney Murguia graduated from the School of Visual Arts in New York City. But unlike other snails, he loves to wake up early. of Zoe Gets Ready and Snippet the Early Riser. Bethanie Deeney Murguia Snippet the Early Riser Hardcover Maby Bethanie Murguia (Author, Illustrator) 12 ratings 3.7 on Goodreads 269 ratings See all formats and editions Kindle 5.99 Read with Our Free App Hardcover 1.72 19 Used from 1.72 Snippet is a typical snail.

She comically captures the gradual shift of the aggrieved rodents’ expressions as they transform from benign curiosity to mutual outrage. picture almost anything because at first there is not a clear. Murguia’s gray-toned drawings against expanses of white negative space effectively focus readers’ attention on the silliness of the situation. Price New from Used from Audible Audiobook, Unabridged 'Please retry' 0.00 Freewith your Audible trial Hardcover 'Please retry' 17.99 8.00 1. The snappy meter, encapsulated in blue and salmon speech bubbles, perfectly reflects the growing frustration between the furry protagonists. by Bethanie Murguia(Author), Cris Dukehart(Narrator) 4.8 out of 5 stars91 ratings See all formats and editions Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. Written as verse for two voices, the text presents Mouse’s upbeat questions and Squirrel’s grumpy rejoinders in an abcb rhyme scheme. But wait-the frenemies realize, midstep, that being different needn’t be an impediment to friendship, and disagreement doesn’t have to be an inevitable deal breaker.

Tensions rise with each heated exchange of opinions until, faced with their irreconcilable differences, the two rodents march off in a huff. Who cares if Mouse likes bikes-Squirrel knows that hiking’s the way to go. Mouse (clad in blue polka-dot trousers) loves a clear blue sky, but Squirrel (in a red knit cap) is partial to dark, gray clouds. Up with polka dots! Down with prairie dogs! Can’t Mouse and Squirrel agree on anything?ĭrums or guitars? Why bother?-humming is obviously better.

Snippet the Early Riser by Bethanie Deeney Murguia