I'll admit, comics about little girl mice who wear dresses decorated with hearts and worry about being invited to the popular girl's slumber party aren't my usual cup of tea. But Babymouse: Queen of the World! is too good to dislike.
Babymouse: Queen of the World! is about an elementary school student named Babymouse who doesn't quite fit in. She wants to be friends with the most popular girl in school (a cat), but her only friend is a boy weasel who, like her, is something of a geek and an outcast. Babymouse is an avid reader and dreamer. Her fantasies, which often get her in trouble with her teachers and fellow students, include being a fairy tale princess, a superhero, a Wild West gunslinger and more.
When I was in elementary school, I also read a lot of adventure stories, fantasized a lot and felt like I didn't fit in with the popular kids, so I could really identify with Babymouse. Beyond that, the simple artwork is utterly charming, the story zips along and the iconic characters make the graphic novel appealing to children, teens and adults alike.
I didn't think I'd like Babymouse: Queen of the World! as much as I did. Now I want to read the other Babymouse graphic novels. I recommend giving Babymouse a try, even if you think it's not the type of thing you usually like. Share it with your children, too.