This is a charming picture book that will delight children, as well as teach them. The simple text and illustrations encourage sharing, but avoid preaching. It is suitable for children aged 2 years and up. Shh...! Little Mouse has a secret! He's found a delicious-looking apple and doesn't want to share a bite. So he buries it and no matter how many of his friends ask what he's hidden, Little Mouse won't tell. But when a tree sprouts from the seeds of the fruit, there are enough apples for everyone and Little Mouse realises some secrets are even better when they're shared. Award-winning illustrator Eric Battut has created a charming picture book that will delight children, as well as teach them. Kids will love knowing more than Mouse as they watch the apple tree sprout behind him. The simple text and illustrations encourage sharing, but avoid preaching, as the abundance and importance of nature is subtly hinted at.