Ross, Fiona. No More Mr. Mice Guy. Fiona Ross, Illus. Tiger Tales, 7/2025. [32]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-16643-0074-3. GRADES Kindergarten–2. ADDITIONAL.
Squeak, a small mouse with a bow tie, wins a slimy prize from a contest, which Grandma finds quite disgusting. Naturally the mouse nibbles on the slime, and then turns into a monstrous creature who eats all the food in the apartment (and the surrounding area) before turning back into Squeak. After another transformation, and even more destruction, Grandma stops the monster, saving Squeak and the town. Ross’s darkly colored, digital illustrations include fluorescent green coloring for the slime, while showing off the scary transformations that nearly take Squeak away from Grandma. Great for young readers wanting a scary story.
Joshua Rees—Daly City Public Library