Ages 7+1-min guideAnimalsAdventureClassic
Stuart Little
by E.B. White
Good fitA good fit for most kids 7 and up. Charming and gentle. The ending is open, which some kids find frustrating.
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What it’s about
Stuart is a mouse born into a human family in New York City. He sails a toy boat in Central Park, befriends a bird named Margalo, and sets off on a journey to find her when she disappears.
The ending
What might come up
Open endingSomeWe never learn if Stuart finds Margalo.
Scary momentsA littleStuart is nearly lost at sea and trapped in a garbage scow.
Mean catA littleSnowbell the cat plots with another cat to eat Margalo.
ViolenceNone
LanguageNone
RomanceA littleStuart’s sweet crush on Harriet.
Why kids like it
A mouse who drives a tiny car.
Free printable quiz
- 1What kind of animal is Stuart?
- 2What is the family cat’s name?
- 3Who is Stuart’s bird friend?
- 4What does Stuart race in Central Park?
Read it, then watch it
Read the book first, then watch it together and talk about what changed.
