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N\OrtY Mouse Goes Somewhere

Comments from children's book experts: David Adlington

Mr. Adlington graduated from the School of Education at Acadia
Marty Mouse Goes Somewhere is written with a teacher's University in 1985. He taught public school classes in Kings
sensitivity to young children's love of repetition, with the added County and the Halifax/Dartmouth area before founding
bonus of color-by-number and activity pages. As Marty Mouse Hawthorn Christian Academy. He owns and operates Paterson
heads for his unknown destination, tots will enjoy searching for Press & Distributing.
the small animals who grow more familiar with the turning of
each page. This is a book that children will cherish - one that Mr. Adlington has been active in child-oriented organizations and
many will remember as the first story they could read to services. Marty, Bobbi, Sandra, and Billy originated from
themselves. personal interactions and experiences within daycare settings.
-- Joan Payzant Ryan is born of bis work in foster care. Orest is modelled after a
Children s author; teacher; local historian family friend.
Several children's facilities and community resources have the
benefit of Mr. Adlington's dedication. His service includes ten
years volunteer experience with Boy Scouts of Canada, two
years at MacKay House, two years providing companionship and
support at the Izaac Walton Killam Hospital and eighteen months
service to the Youth Alternative Society in Halifax.
The author has visited youth services during his travels through
Marty will be sure to capture young children's interest as this Ontario, Alberta, Missouri, Colorado, and New Mexico. His
lovable little mouse leads his friends on a curiously urgent quest. interest in children's literature bas culminated in this gentle tale
The time-proven cumulative pattern of Marty Mouse Goes which he generously offers to non-profit organizations at a
Somewhere makes a delightful story not only for listening but discount for fundraising ventures.
also for early reading.
-- Dr. Nancy E. Kempton
Teacher, university instructor

Comments from children:
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I am impressed with the illustrations. Chad Parker
-- Richard, age 12
I like Sandra Squirrel. I like how the pictures were made. Chad is a high school student at Eastern Shore District High
-- Miriam, age 8 School. He plans to attend the Nova Scotia College of Art and
Design. He draws and paints as a hobby.
I like Bobbi Bird. I like the part where he goes to the lake.
-- Jennifer, age 4
I like the title.
-- Rebekah, age 5
I like the whole thing.
-- Danny, age 4