"When I woke up this morning I tickled Mousie's tummy, but Mousie didn't wake up. I tickled Mousie's chin, but he still didn't wake up." This touching and honest story of a young boy dealing with the death of his pet mouse is handled with the sure touch of an author familiar with children's tender emotions. Simply told by the boy, in a matter of fact tone with a dash of humour, he recounts his reactions to the death of his pet mouse. The beautiful full spread simple illustrations in warm colours echo the love and affection surrounding him as, he learns about death and the sadness and anger that accompany it.