Loretta Sponsler

The Tent Mouse and The RV Mouse Loretta Sponsler

A modern twist on Aesop's fable, The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse. While Thomas Tent-Mouse loves to camp in his tent where he feels connected to nature, his cousin Harvey RV-Mouse loves to camp in his RV where he feels safe. Adventure awaits these outdoor-loving cousins, as they learn that it's okay to like different things.


The perfect gift for RVers, especially those looking for kids camping books or camping books for toddlers.

Fans of A Camping Spree with Mr. Magee, Llama Llama Loves Camping, and Curious George Goes Camping will love this camping book.

Easy to follow storyline, beautiful illustrations, and likable characters - combined with a lesson that preferences differ. Strengthen the love for books and camping with this lovable story and rich illustrations.

A fun read-aloud for families and elementary story timeBooks for kids ages 3-6Books for early and emergent readersIdeal for camping theme lesson plansThe perfect gift for RVers, especially those looking for kids' camping books or camping books for toddlers.

FREE Discussion/Activity Guide at https: //kidscampingbooks.com/free-activities.

Common Core State Standards-Aligned Discussion/Activity Guide for Grades K-1

Pre-Reading DiscussionPost-Reading DiscussionCompare & Contrast FoldableWord GamesInstruction CardsWord CardsWord Search & Word Search AnswersCommon Core State Standards Alignment

Extend the discussion with a "Compare and Contrast" lesson among Aesop's fable, The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse, and Beatrix Potter's, The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse.

We know there are lots of children's books about camping out there, and we are honored that you are considering The Tent Mouse and the RV Mouse. Needing RV Gifts? Our books make great gifts for RV owners.

Loretta Sponsler is the author of Goodnight, Campsite.

CHANDLER, AZ (July, 2020) - The judges of the Purple Dragonfly Book Awards contest, which recognizes excellence in children's literature, have spoken, and "The Tent Mouse and the RV Mouse" by Loretta Sponsler, won 2nd Place in the Outdoor Recreation category.