![]() Murguia’s gray-toned drawings against expanses of white negative space effectively focus readers’ attention on the silliness of the situation. The snappy meter, encapsulated in blue and salmon speech bubbles, perfectly reflects the growing frustration between the furry protagonists. Written as verse for two voices, the text presents Mouse’s upbeat questions and Squirrel’s grumpy rejoinders in an abcb rhyme scheme. ![]() ![]() But wait-the frenemies realize, midstep, that being different needn’t be an impediment to friendship, and disagreement doesn’t have to be an inevitable deal breaker. Tensions rise with each heated exchange of opinions until, faced with their irreconcilable differences, the two rodents march off in a huff. Who cares if Mouse likes bikes-Squirrel knows that hiking’s the way to go. ![]() Mouse (clad in blue polka-dot trousers) loves a clear blue sky, but Squirrel (in a red knit cap) is partial to dark, gray clouds. Up with polka dots! Down with prairie dogs! Can’t Mouse and Squirrel agree on anything?ĭrums or guitars? Why bother?-humming is obviously better. ![]()
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