Camp Babymouse

Holm, J. (2007). Camp Babymouse. New York:  Random House Books for Young Readers. Babymouse is off to camp for the next two weeks. Despite being excited of all the new adventures, her daydreaming results in losing demerits for her team, the Buttercups. She longs to be the superhero, but with all the mistakes she makes, the chances for her team to come in first are dwindling. She decides that camp isn’t for her, so Babymouse and another camper become lost on their way back from phoning her parents. To Babymouse’s disbelief, she returns back to the cabin safely using all the survival skills learned in camp. Once again, saving the day! Babymouse’s character is so enjoyable. Her daydreaming will draw young readers into her daydream adventures. The illustrations capture her vivid daydreams. Her positive outlook at the end that she was learning sends a message to the readers to never give up and use what you have learned. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZHpB_Rec2A