This book is about a girl named BabyMouse who is always daydreaming about being a Scientist. She gets a new Science teacher who is confident that he and his students will be great scientists someday. But BabyMouse can never seem to focus in class because she is always daydreaming. Her father gives BabyMouse a science fair flyer. Her father dreamed of being a scientist but since that never happened, he hopes that BabyMouse will be the first scientist in their family. BabyMouse can't wait to be in the science fair, but is unsure of what she can do. BabyMouse doesn't get why her science teacher wants to grow mold for their first science experiment. She doesn't think it sounds interesting. Her father gets her a microscope so that she can study and learn about amoebas for her science fair project. BabyMouse soon realizes that amoeba whom she names Squish is amazing. At the end, BabyMouse wins 2nd place in the science fair. One of my favorite lines of the book is when BabyMouse tells Squish, "I couldn't have done it without you." The illustrations are so funny in this book. I love how they made this into a comic kind of book. The illustrations look like simple drawings and there's not much color. Even though I liked this book, I don't think I would read it again. I am going to have to be sure to read all of the Babymouse books! Being a former science teacher, there was so much I enjoyed in reading this. I like the way Holm creates humor that appeals to both students and adults. Of course, I cringed when the entire class was growing mold to demonstrate the scientific method (not a bad idea, but I've seen it hundreds of times!), and amoebas are not green. But, other than that, the book is so clever and funny. It's a great example of how graphic novels can contain lots of information and imagination simultaneously. As far as I'm concerned, we can't overemphasize science, and Holm portrays it generally in a positive light.
What do You think about Mad Scientist (2011)?
Rad way to introduce Squish. Spot-on characters and facial expressions. My kids will be delighted.
—Melo
Another excellent outing for Babymouse - and introducing Squish! This series is so much fun.
—Garciee
Um really, it's Babymouse. Need I say more?
—rbaumann6
this book was so good i read it in 30 min.!
—kelli
