Marcello the Movie Mouse Book

Marcello Moustriani is a little mouse who lives in a movie theater. While other mice gather cheese at the Parmesan factory, Marcello dreams of making his own film someday. But how can he do it? There’s no camera, no crew, and every day is just work, work, work at the factory. To top it all off, Ravioli, the theater cat, lurks around every corner, ready to pounce on his cast and crew. But Marcello just won’t give up! Vibrant illustrations, an unusual setting, a clever storyline make this a fun and uplifting tale.

Long Island Press

The best gifts are the ones that inspire the receiver. Marcello the movie Mouse is a dazzing tale that encourages children to follow their dreams, and will likely inspire grown-ups as well. Author Liz Hockinson and illustrator Kathryn Otoshi, two avid movie goers, tell the tale of Marcello, a mouse who lives in a theater and dreams of seeing his own movies on the big screen. Needless to say, Marcello's dream is met with a less -than-warm reception by his parents, theater manager Sergio, and the treacherous cat Ravioli. Otoshi's illustrations really shine in this book, and while younger children may be fascinated with the illustrations, older readers will keep this book in their collection to remind them to always trust their heart. Aspiring filmmakers will especially enjoy the inclusion of mantras from veteran directors, including Finding Nemo's Andrew Stanton, and George Lucas, creator o Star Wars, whose thoughts on pursuing their dreams follow the conclusion of the story.