Lionel and Amelia Book

Lionel is a very tidy mouse. Amelia is quite messy. And being friends is easy, as long as they both stay true to themselves. This gentle, supportive book about being yourself is illustrated in colorful pencil drawings and is sure to charm young readers. Full color.

Children's Literature

Lionel is a neat and organized mouse. Amelia loves wild colors and confusion. When they meet, each is impressed with the other. Lionel admires Amelia's enthusiasm and dash while Amelia is taken with Lionel's efficiency and tidiness. To the shock and dismay of their respective families, the young mice change. Lionel tries to be messy and Amelia attempts to be neat. They are surprised to find they no longer enjoy playing together. They resume their old, more natural, ways, yet Lionel has just a bit more dash and Amelia is perhaps a trifle better organized. This is a playful book which never belabors the point that friends can remain friends despite differences and sometimes, in fact, because of those differences. 1996 (orig.