The Mouse of the Opera

Books

The Mouse of the Opera

Author

Tuula Pere

Illustrator

Outi Rautkallio

The Mouse of the Opera follows Maurice, a curious wood mouse exploring an opera house after hours and during a performance. His tiny adventure turns panic into wonder while celebrating music, theater, and curiosity.
Join our newsletter for updates and exclusive content

Form submitted. Thank you.

Oops! Some Error Occurred.

Books

It brings to light that even the smallest creatures can have passion and interest and demonstrates how important it is to not be afraid to be a trailblazer despite your limitations, such as being a mouse in Maurice’s case.

The Mouse of the Opera by Tuula Pere is a story of a tiny and curious tiny wood mouse. It is a story of adventure and wonderment.

I loved this sweet story with all the cute illustrations by Outi Rautkallio.

— Literary Titan

This is a great story about passion, music, opera, and the importance of caring for and respecting all creatures, even a little mouse.

Tuula Pere’s picture book, The Mouse of the Opera, is an endearing story about a little mouse and the passion and allure of music. The story is told in simple language, introducing the main character, Maurice, as a simple little mouse with a great yearning, attracted by the lights and the sounds of the opera.

The illustrations by Outi Rautkallio are superb and help move the story forward.

— Emily-Jane Hills Orford, Readers’ Favorite

It brings to light that even the smallest creatures can have passion and interest and demonstrates how important it is to not be afraid to be a trailblazer despite your limitations, such as being a mouse in Maurice’s case.

The Mouse of the Opera by Tuula Pere is a story of a tiny and curious tiny wood mouse. It is a story of adventure and wonderment.

I loved this sweet story with all the cute illustrations by Outi Rautkallio.

— Literary Titan

This is a great story about passion, music, opera, and the importance of caring for and respecting all creatures, even a little mouse.

Tuula Pere’s picture book, The Mouse of the Opera, is an endearing story about a little mouse and the passion and allure of music. The story is told in simple language, introducing the main character, Maurice, as a simple little mouse with a great yearning, attracted by the lights and the sounds of the opera.

The illustrations by Outi Rautkallio are superb and help move the story forward.

— Emily-Jane Hills Orford, Readers’ Favorite

Editorial Review Quotes

★★★★★ (5/5)

It brings to light that even the smallest creatures can have passion and interest and demonstrates how important it is to not be afraid to be a trailblazer despite your limitations, such as being a mouse in Maurice’s case.

— Literary Titan

The Mouse of the Opera by Tuula Pere is a story of a tiny and curious tiny wood mouse. It is a story of adventure and wonderment.

— Literary Titan

I loved this sweet story with all the cute illustrations by Outi Rautkallio.

— Literary Titan

★★★★★ (5/5)

This is a great story about passion, music, opera, and the importance of caring for and respecting all creatures, even a little mouse.

— Emily-Jane Hills Orford, Readers’ Favorite

★★★★★ (5/5)

Tuula Pere’s picture book, The Mouse of the Opera, is an endearing story about a little mouse and the passion and allure of music. The story is told in simple language, introducing the main character, Maurice, as a simple little mouse with a great yearning, attracted by the lights and the sounds of the opera.

— Emily-Jane Hills Orford, Readers’ Favorite

★★★★★ (5/5)

The illustrations by Outi Rautkallio are superb and help move the story forward.

— Emily-Jane Hills Orford, Readers’ Favorite

Presentation

Wickwick Wall of Love