"14 Forest Mice" is a very popular book series in Japan and many European countries, celebrating the beauty of everyday life and the story of three generations of a mouse family: grandma, grandpa, mom, dad, and a dozen little mice.
The mouse family plays hide-and-seek in the vibrant autumn forest – it's easy to hide under leaves, behind stumps, and among branches. But everyone is found, except for Six. Searching for the little one, the mice venture deeper into the forest and witness an amazing spectacle: an autumn parade of colorful mushrooms, fruits, and berries.
The names and sketches of different types of mushrooms can be found on the book's endpapers, inspiring you to go on your own hunt for mushroom treasures in the forest!
Iwamura's books resemble miniature dollhouses; you want to examine and touch every detail, and each small event is imbued with a truly Japanese philosophy and an appreciation for every moment of life.
The Mouse Books are a new format for our beloved mice. We decided that it's difficult to take the larger mice on a walk, in a stroller, car, or plane. So now the mice are not only half the size, but also come in an integral, semi-soft cover, which means they'll fit even into a crowded backpack!
