Songs for Parents: The Ambitious Mouse

Name: Songs for Parents: The Ambitious Mouse
Author: John Chipman Farrar

The Ambitious Mouse is a children’s book about a small mouse who dreams of becoming a great explorer. He sets off on a journey to explore the world, encountering many obstacles along the way. With the help of his parents, he eventually succeeds in his quest and learns valuable lessons about courage, determination, and the importance of family. The book is filled with colorful illustrations and a heartwarming story that will delight both children and parents alike.

By John Chipman Farrar · First published 1921 · Genre: Children's Literature, Fantasy, Family · 89 words

First lines

If all the world were candy And the sky were frosted cake, Oh, it would be a splendid job For a mouse to undertake!

To eat a path of sweetmeats Through candy forest aisles -- Explore the land of Pepper-mint Stretched out for miles and miles.

To gobble up a cloudlet, A little cup-cake star, To swim a lake of liquid sweet With shores of chocolate bar.

But, best of all the eating, Would be the toothsome fat, Triumphant hour of mouse-desire, To eat a candy cat!

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Work type: Short story
Author: John Chipman Farrar
Date: 1921 CE
Language: English
Genres: Children's Literature, Fantasy, Family, Romance
Length: 89 words
Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Children's Literature — The title of the book suggests that it is intended for a young audience, and the author, John Chipman Farrar, is known for writing children's literature.
Fantasy — The title of the book includes the phrase 'The Ambitious Mouse', which suggests that the book may contain elements of fantasy.
Family — The title of the book includes the phrase 'Songs for Parents', which suggests that the book may explore themes of family and parenting.
Romance — The author, John Chipman Farrar, is known for writing romantic fiction, so there may be elements of romance in the book.