Eric Rogen
A curious little mouse sets off on a magical journey with a small blue book and a big love for learning. As he follows a winding path, the world around him begins to change, leading him to friendly animals from distant places. Each one greets him in a different language—“Ni Hao,” “Namaste,” “Salaam,” “Hola,” “Bonjour,” and “Ciao”—and with every encounter, the mouse eagerly searches his book to understand their words. But just when he thinks he has learned how to say “hello” in every way, he meets one last mysterious animal… and something unexpected happens. On his way home, the mouse can’t stop thinking about that final moment. This charming and uplifting story invites young readers on a journey of curiosity, discovery, and connection—while leaving them with a gentle question that lingers long after the last page.
Adventure, Curiosity, Discovery, Educational, Empathy, Exploration, Friendship, Heartwarming, Instructive, Journey, Uplifting

By Eric Rogen
(4.7)
A curious little mouse sets off on a magical journey with a small blue book and a big love for learning. As he follows a winding path, the world around him begins to change, leading him to friendly animals from distant places. Each one greets him in a different language—“Ni Hao,” “Namaste,” “Salaam,” “Hola,” “Bonjour,” and “Ciao”—and with every encounter, the mouse eagerly searches his book to understand their words. But just when he thinks he has learned how to say “hello” in every way, he meets one last mysterious animal… and something unexpected happens. On his way home, the mouse can’t stop thinking about that final moment. This charming and uplifting story invites young readers on a journey of curiosity, discovery, and connection—while leaving them with a gentle question that lingers long after the last page.




“It’s rare to find something that works for both my younger and older child, but this one managed to keep both interested.”
(5)
Both of my kids liked it immediately
“The conversations between characters actually sounded believable instead of overly scripted.”
(5)
The dialogue sounded natural
“This has that cozy, timeless quality that makes you want to come back to it again later.”
(5)
Feels like something families will reread