The Brownest Mouse in Town by Tarah L Gear

Pay a visit to the Polka Dot Pet Shop...where every pet is marvellous, magical and unique. Every pet that is, except a plain, brown mouse who doesn't feel special at all and longs to fit in.

The Brownest Mouse In Town is a heart-warming tale of self-acceptance, teaching young readers to believe in their abilities and not judge others by their appearance. The simple rhyming style makes this book a joyful read that little ones will love to listen to, and bold inclusive illustrations featuring a diverse community. Featuring lesser seen pets in picture books including hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, fish and even snails, to help parents build self-esteem and positive mental health in their children, by helping them identify their unique talents.

Written by Tarah Gear.

Illustrated by Christine Cuddihy.

Dimensions: 245 x 245 mm

Paperback

Owlet Press was founded by Samuel Langley-Swain in 2018, working with authors and illustrators with a shared passion – picture books which reflect the true diversity in children’s lives. Focusing on the challenges children face today and packaging these big issues into inclusive and accessible stories for small readers to digest and discuss with friends, families and schools. This indie children’s book publisher aims to change the world one book at a time, along with the best authors and illustrators to tell these stories.

Owlet Press have always published books that are 'incidentally inclusive' from day one and look to push this further with every title. With authors and illustrators from all walks of life - diversity is the driving ethos within this publisher. Owlet believe that it is key for young readers of colour to see children like them (and for white, non-disabled children to see children that don't always look like them) in books experiencing the joy and magic of playful, imaginative stories - a belief that we share at Babipur.