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The Gift of Inventor Mouse
Ben and Sergeant marvel over some curious tracks in the snow, and eventually discover that it is from Newberry - a small but very gifted mouse - and his clever bottle-cap snow shoes. When Ben tells him that his 'snow shoe' invention needs to be shared with others, the shy mouse wants nothing to do with it. Newberry loves to invent things but he doesn't like a lot of attention. Ben finds a way for the little mouse's gift to shine - without bringing him too much attention.
Projects, Crafts, and Recipes for this Story
Sparkle Kitchen: Ginger Snow Track Cookies
Good gingerbread cookies typically use a combination of brown sugar and a liquid sugar, and all the molecular-level water those attract is what makes them so deliciously chewy.
Storybox Playlist: Stories to Inspire a Love of Science
Science is awesome and it encompasses every part of our world. These stories are all about the love of science and the scientific method. There is measurement, yes - there is taking notes, yes - there is experimentation and testing, yes. But mostly, there is wonder and awe.
