Overview
An adorable picture book for young readers about the importance of finding a quiet spot to ourselves where we can think, dream, and just be. For fans of Marianne Dubec. Silver is the youngest mouse in a big mouse family. He'd love to have a quiet spot all to himself to do what he likes best: absolutely nothing! But it is almost impossible in his burrow. His noisy siblings are playing ball, dancing, and listening to music. His parents are busy cooking, building gadgets, and reading books. What should Silver do? He tries to find refuge in the burrows belonging to his forest friends, but finding a place all to himself is harder than he thought. There isn't a single spot in the burrow that's quiet enough for him to do nothing at all... Join Silver along his journey to find a safe hideaway just for him! Filled with stunning illustrations, A Place Just For Me is a charming reminder of honouring our own spaces and finding a quiet spot to think in our busy world.
Full Product Details
Author: Loredana Baldinucci ,
Melinda Berti ,
Monica Meneghetti
Publisher: Greystone Books,Canada
Imprint: Greystone Books,Canada
ISBN: 9781778402388
ISBN 10: 1778402380
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 23 October 2025
Recommended Age: From 4 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Not yet available
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Reviews
“Echoing nothing so much as the exquisite, naturalistic whimsy of Kaya Doi’s Chirri & Chirra series … A homey tale with a classic storybook feel and a gentle, uplifting conclusion.” —Kirkus Reviews
""Young readers tired of siblings and other family members invading their spaces and searching for respite will identify with Silver’s longing for privacy and be warmed by the thoughtfulness of his loving family. Intricate colored-pencil drawings…will delight readers and have them returning again and again to search for new details....a gentle journey appropriate for emerging and confident young readers.” —Booklist “Echoing nothing so much as the exquisite, naturalistic whimsy of Kaya Doi’s Chirri & Chirra series … A homey tale with a classic storybook feel and a gentle, uplifting conclusion.” —Kirkus Reviews
Author Information
Loredana Baldinucci is a translator and editor of children's books, and has been the Italian voice of Rick Riordan for years, translating the Percy Jackson, Apollo and Magnus Chase series. She usually takes care of other people's books, but she loves writing in all its forms, and as an author she has published illustrated books and chapter books.She lives and works between Umbria and Milan. Melinda Berti lives and works in Florence. She loves to explore and create and tries to bring a bit of her world into everything she draws. Winner of the 2024 Sossi Prize, she works for Italy and abroad.
