Struggling with comparisons to her accomplished sister, Cara embarks on a journey of self-discovery. Through reflection and exploration, she learns to embrace her unique qualities and talents, ultimately finding her own path to shine. This heartwarming story highlights themes of individuality and self-acceptance, encouraging readers to recognize and celebrate their own strengths.
From writer and teacher Cara Mentzel and her sister, Tony Award-winner Idina Menzel, comes this stunning picture book about a little mouse finding her big voice. Dee loves to sing. She sings during her morning yoga. She even sings while practicing her math facts. She usually sings to herself. But when her teacher asks everyone to share something with the class, Dee knows just what to bring: a song. And as Dee sings la, la, la, la,LOUDly in front of her class for the first time, something extraordinary happens. . . . Complete with gorgeous illustrations and filled with humor and heart, Loud Mouse is a clever tale about learning that sometimes your best self is big, brave, and yes, loud.