Have a Good Trip, Mousse!

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Co-Authors / Illustrators
  • Sophie Lewis (Translator)
Publisher Name
Transit Children's Editions
Age Range
6+
Release Date
June 10, 2025
ISBN13
979-8893380057
ISBN10 or ASIN
   
The second volume of Mousse—a new series for early readers—follows Mousse and Barnacle on a trip to the beach, where the addition of a new friend makes Mousse jealous.
Mousse wakes up to a clap of thunder and pouring rain. He tries to enjoy his coffee in his favorite armchair, but the tide washes into his living room with wave after wave. When he goes out to the beach to collect the day’s treasures, he doesn’t find anything—or anyone. Where has everyone gone?
"They’ve all left for the South,” a mussel calls out.

So Mousse decides to head South, too, to take a much deserved vacation. Surrounded by velvety sand and colorful shells, he invites his good friend Barnacle to join him. They relax on the beach, take a mud bath and a dip. Everything about the trip is going as planned, until Felix starts tagging along, and three feels like company . . .

Editor review

1 review
Three's a Crowd
(Updated: June 29, 2026)
Overall rating
 
3.5
Plot
 
4.0
Characters
 
3.0
Writing Style
 
4.0
Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)
 
3.0
Have a Good Trip, Mousse! Is an early chapter book great for fans of Frog and Toad. There is more text per page and short chapters to support newly independent reading. This fantastical Mousse decides to go on vacation and invite best friend, Barnacle. However, Mousse must learn how to cope with someone wanting to be their new friend. Three’s a crowd, and young readers can relate to the feeling of jealousy and how to make it work. The world-building and illustrations are whimsical and occasionally nonsensical. The word choice should be easy to read for most of the book. There is the word 'exfoliation' used on their spa day, which young readers most likely have not experienced, and it is a bit of a hard word to sound out, so some older help may be needed in places. Overall, this is a gentle story with a relatable premise that works well for beginning chapter book readers.
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