A story about friendship and courage, it’s Picnic Day and Millie sets off with a basket of food to share with her friends, However, along the way, as she meets each of her friends they hear a noise that sends them running away to hide, fearing giants and dragons and monsters. Millie wants Picnic Day to go ahead, and even though she is scared, moves on to looking for another friend.
This is the latest book from Hilary Hawkes featuring Millie, I have read Millie’s Magic previously and was thrilled to see more of the lovely textured illustrations by Andrea Petrlik. The writing is simple and easy to follow, with some repetitive moments that could encourage younger readers to join in. The message of bravery and friendship is a sweet one and there are activities at the end that can help young readers to discover when they are brave in their lives. A nice simple story with a positive message.
Millie the little mouse lives with Grandpa and Grandma mouse in the woods. It’s picnic day and Millie sets off with a basket of delicious food to find her friends. But there are strange and scary noises in the woods and everyone is in hiding.
Can Millie be brave enough to find out what all the noise is about and save picnic day for everyone too?
Written by Hilary Hawkes and illustrated by internationally award-winning artist Andrea Petrlik.
Brave Millie is a colourful picture book story for young children and the third in the Millie series of stories. At the end of the story there is an affirmation "I am brave" activity and quiz.
A nurturing, feel-good picture book story about friendship and courage.
