Ship in a Bottle by Andrew Prahin; published  June 1, 2021

What a delightful story! On one level, this is the story of a mouse who lives in a house with a cat who, unfortunately, wants to eat mouse. So mouse escapes in the ship in a bottle. We then follow mouse as he dodges piratical seagulls and greedy rabbits and finally finds a safe place to land. If you wanted to go deeper, this is the story of a someone who needs to leave the home they love and find a safer place to live. The journey there is dangerous but, hopefully, a safe haven will eventually appear.  There is much to love here - the story itself is fantastic. 

The illustrations and colors are just spot on - especially the expressions on the cat's face. This book would make a lovely read aloud about adventure or finding a new home. You might find yourself wanting a ginger snap by the end of the story, though! 

If you enjoy this one, be sure to find Prahin's book Brimsby's Hats, also! It's another favorite.