Mimi &
The Gold Baton
From author Cheryl Olsten, a modern fable about inclusivity, ambition, and following your heart.

In a centuries-old music shop brimming with instruments lives a most unusual musical family—a family of mice. Having grown up among the eloquent sounds of violins and a stately grand piano, Mimi wants nothing more than to lead an orchestra and become a mousetro. Unfortunately, Mimi’s brash and biased brothers are not very encouraging. “Girls can’t be mousetros,” they sneer. In spite of her brothers discouraging words, she finds the courage within to pursue her dream. Emboldened by a chance encounter with a real maestro and recalling a secret from her mother, Mimi eventually conducts a very different kind of orchestra—one where everyone is invited!
A modern picture book fable about inclusivity, ambition, and following your heart, Mimi and the Golden Baton will have children ages 3-6 cheering as she takes on risks and defies the naysayers. Through her quest to become a moustro, Mimi finds an unlikely orchestra, symbolizing musicians of all stripes coming together.
Mimi and the Gold Baton reminds us all that there’s room on the stage for everyone!
After all, even a mouse needs to be heard.
A horse named Lafitte De Muze, nicknamed Little Feat, and a young girl named Ella, who live on opposite sides of the world, are eventually brought together by a bit of fate, Ella’s quirky Aunt Anastasia, and a shooting star.
Little Feat’s lessons come early, as he learns to overcome challenges and turn disappointments into achievements. He rises to the occasion with a bit of determination and by not letting anything get in his way. Ella, with her bright, inquisitive mind and adventurous spirit, faces an unexpected journey that will change the course of her life forever. The two are brought together in the countryside of the Kingdom of Belgium by their love and awe of the beautiful stars and constellations, which Ella and Little Feat look to for inspiration and confidence.
A story about true friendship, facing and overcoming obstacles, and most importantly, always believing.
Download printable constellations, Leo, Pegasus, and Orion. Get out your crayons, connect the dots, color, and begin to see the amazing patterns created by the stars above.
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