Birgitta Sif’s beautifully illustrated story of two little mice is as touching and realistic a depiction of sibling relationships as you are likely to find. It follows Swish through her day, from the purple shades of early morning through rosy sunshine and back to the deep hues of night. The day is marked more by sounds than colour however, and Swish’s little sister Squeak is a noisy presence, stomping down the stairs for breakfast, singing in the library. For all her confidence though, Squeak needs her sister’s reassurance at nightime and the two go to sleep holding hands. Perfectly told, full of scenes familiar to the very young, this creates a real sense of sisterly love. ~Andrea Reece
Travel through the day of one big sister mouse and her noisy little sibling. From the swishy sound of teeth being brushed to the chomping of cereal and the stomping of feet on the way to school, this big sister can hear a lot. Luckily after school their eyes might not be able to find each other, but their ears can. An imaginative adventure through a world of sounds that are often not what they seem, this is a story that will have every reader thinking about what their ears hear.
Pleasingly reflective of familiar childhood inner and outer wanderings, this picture book encourages little readers feet and minds to run on and on. Kirkus
Clever and unusual ... Sure to inspire young imaginations. A really charming celebration of the imagination -- Fiona Noble The Bookseller
Birgitta Sif's delicate pencil drawings give the book a quiet sense of intimacy... a charming and unusual trip through a child's outer and inner worlds. -- Andrea Reece Lovereading4Kids
Birgitta Sif creates a narrative that can move beyond the page, inspiring young imaginations to see the world with different eyes and to play. Outstanding. Books for Keeps
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About Birgitta Sif
Birgitta Sif was born in Reykjavik, Iceland. She received her BEA from Cornell University and her masters from the Cambridge School of Art. She is the author and illustrator of Oliver, shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal. Birgitta’s feet have now taken her to Cambridge, where she lives with her family. Follow her on Instagram here.
