Rodents in Childrens Fiction
Discover the best children's books featuring lovable rodents! From classic tales to modern adventures, explore our curated list of rodent-themed fiction for young readers.
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I, Freddy
by Dietlof Reiche
Freddy, a remarkably intelligent golden hamster, learns how to read and how to write on a computer and escapes captivity to become an independent and …
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Charlie Muffin's Miracle Mouse
by Dick King-Smith
"This accessible chapter book tells the story of Charlie Muffin, a quiet man who works as a taxidermist and mouse breeder. When he tells his …
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Three Terrible Trins
by Dick King-Smith
Within the walls and under the floorboards of Orchard Farmhouse live three mischievous mouse brothers (a.k.a. the trins) who create constant commotion. "With his customary …
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The World According to Humphrey
by Betty G. Birney
The first book in the series about everyone's favorite classroom pet! You can learn a lot about life by observing another species. That’s what Humphrey …
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PeeWee's Tale
by Johanna Hurwitz
For use in schools and libraries only. When his owner's parents let him go in Central Park, a young guinea pig learns to survive in …
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Emmy and the Incredible Shrinking Rat
by Lynne Jonell
Emmy was a good girl. At least she tried very hard to be good. She did her homework without being told. She ate all her …
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The Mayor of Central Park
by Avi
Life is good for Oscar Westerwit. He's the mayor of Central Park -- the greatest place on earth for the squirrels, chipmunks, mice, and other …
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Poppy
by Avi
King of the Night At the very edge of Dimwood Forest stood an old charred oak where, silhouetted by the moon, a great horned owl …
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Harold's Tail
by John Bemelmans Marciano
As a result of an experiment stripping the fur from his tail, Harold the squirrel finds himself homeless and mistaken for a rat on the …
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The Tale of Despereaux
by Kate DiCamillo
The adventures of Desperaux Tilling, a small mouse of unusual talents, the princess that he loves, the servant girl who longs to be a princess, …
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The Mouse and the Motorcycle (Spanish edition)
by Beverly Cleary
Ralph es un ratoncito aburrido de vivir siempre con su famalia en la habitacion de un viejo hotel. Un dia, descubre que la habitacion esta …
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Abel's Island
by William Steig
William's Steig's Abel's Island tells the story of a mouse who gets swept away from his beloved wife—a truly timeless classic about life's simple pleasures. …
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Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh
by Robert C. O'Brien
Some extraordinary rats come to the aid of a mouse family in this Newbery Medal Award–winning classic by notable children’s author Robert C. O’Brien. Mrs. …
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Redwall
by Brian Jacques
Redwall Abbey, tranquil home to a community of peace-loving mice, is threatened by Cluny the Scourge - the evil, one-eyed rat warlord - and his …
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I, Houdini
by Lynne Reid Banks
One family’s household has been in a state of disarray because of one small furry problem. Meet Houdini, an extraordinarily brilliant escapologist. No, not that …
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Bunnicula
by Deborah Howe
BEWARE THE HARE! Is he or isn't he a vampire? Before it's too late, Harold the dog and Chester the cat must find out the …