I have this book too!
It is wonderful. My ex is an architect and our 3 children loved the playful industrious mouse who "did what daddy did."
I hope you can locate a copy. You'll find it marvelously imaginative.

Best,

Susanne Lambert
Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art

Lucy Sperlin wrote:

> Marilynn,
>
> A few years ago I came across a darling children's book entitled "Need A
> House? Call Ms. Mouse" with wonderful whimsical illustrations. It tells
> how Ms. Mouse, a female architect, plans homes that meet the needs of
> her clients.  It would be great to help kids understand that aspect of
> architecture. I hope you can find it. (It was so charming I made color
> slides of the illustrations so kids could see the many details as I read
> it to them.)
>
> Also, published in the 1940's so possibly no longer to be found, was a
> wonderful children's book on architecture. The illustrations were
> beautiful line drawings with pastel wash perhaps. I was entranced with
> it as a child, and I can still remember the Greek Revival illustration.
> Sadly, I can't remember the title, but it was a thin book
> in large format, about 12 x 16 as I recall. Maybe a museum of
> architecture will have reprinted it for their book store (or have
> another similar). (Sorry I can't be of more help on that one.)
>
> Lucy Sperlin
>
> Marilynn Havelka wrote:
> >
> > We are putting together a MArch Break programme for kids with an
> > emphasis on architecture - what does an architect do? picking out
> > features in our historic site ( Greek Revival Classical Mansion) . I
> > would be interested in hearing from others who may have developed this
> > type of programme, ideas for activities, what worked, what did not -
> > thank you in advance.
> >
> > Marilynn Havelka
> > Ruthven Park National Historic Site
> > Cayuga, Ontario
> > Canada
> >
>
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