A Name for Baby

PreS-K—Mother Mouse has just had a baby girl, and the other woodland animals are curious to learn the child's name. Mother Mouse, though, is unsure, and decides to listen to the natural world around her for inspiration. She comes up with several ideas, but none of them are quite right. At last, Mother Mouse listens to the night sky and hears the sounds "may," "flower," and "moon," and combines them to make the name "May Moonflower Mouse," with the nickname "May May" for the baby's family and friends. Boyd's writing is lyrical, reflecting the joy of a new child while also conveying the tranquility of nature and the patience Mother Mouse has as she waits to make a decision. Young readers, particularly those who are expecting a baby in the family, will enjoy the anticipation leading up to deciding on the baby's name. The illustrations feature soft, muted colors that match the serene tone of the text.