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PreS—Sophie, the little mouse first introduced in Time Out for Sophie, is back. This story starts with an outing to the bakery with Sophie, her mama, and her baby sister, Jane. When Mama asks Sophie to say hello to the baker, the word gets stuck in Sophie's mouth. The corresponding illustration, done in Wells's signature ink and wate...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

This endearing mouse family's fifth book highlights a new hiccup in big sister Sophie's development that many parents and children will recognize: she cannot bring herself to say expected social niceties like "hello," "please," and "thank you" in public. Meanwhile, in sharp contrast, baby sister Jane, who is so small she is still pink, chatters "ba-ba" in unprompted baby-talk greeting and response at the bakery, the park, and the library. Neither deliberatel...Log In or Sign Up to Read More