BryonySeries: Bertrand the Mouse

Have you met Bertrand the Mouse? He’s always on the go and happy to lend a helping…paw…to bring the joys of reading to children.

But how did Bertrand come to be?

Here is our initial "Meet Bertrand" post from 2013, which gives a brief introduction to Bertrand. A more comprehensive post will follow at a later date.

Bertrand first appeared in the BryonySeries in "Staked!" as part mouse (a real mouse, not a crocheted mouse) and part red herring. 

His entire mission is to make books approachable and fun for children (and the young at heart).

In 2021, Bertrand was joined by his Uncle Barty when Bertrand went missing.

Kids naturally love Bertrand, at least from my experience at events, and love to get their photo taken holding him (Bertrand loves that, too).

You can also follow the adventures of Bertrand the Mouse on Instagram at bertrand_bryonyseries.

Bertrand's books will be among the other books by WriteOn Joliet authors that we will be giving away from the WriteOn Joliet booth at Kidz Fest this year. 

I am purchasing most of the books we will be distributing into the community. If you'd like to help, please read, "Help Us Promote Reading in Will County this Summer."

Here is a list of our Bertrand the Mouse books (so far). 

Bertrand and the Lucky Clover

Bertrand is tired of fighting for his share of cheese. But when Frances, a very wise cat, offers a solution, Bertrand's luck begins to change.

Bertrand's First Book of Numbers

In this first book of counting and addition, Bertrand shows the joy of playing with numbers. And when he runs out of items to count, he turns to the reader for help.

Bertrand Gives Back

Bertrand puts the "fun" in fundraising by showing young readers the different roles they can play in working for a good cause.

Bertrand's Silly ABC Book

Learn the ABCs with Bertrand the Mouse. Bertrand poses with examples of each letter in this rhyming alphabet story.

Bertrand Spends the Night 

Some children enjoy spending the night at a friend's house. Some are still uncertain about leaving home. Either way, they can experience the joys of a sleepover when they "stay overnight" with Bertrand and his best friend.

Bertrand's First Book of Adventures 1

What do adventures look like for a crocheted mouse? Take a pictorial journey with Bertrand in his first compilation of experiences and see.

Bertrand's Second Book of Adventures 2

What do adventures look like for a crocheted mouse? Take a pictorial journey with Bertrand in his second compilation of experiences and see.

Bertrand's Day at the Lake

Bertrand can't wait to spend a day at the lake. He learns that safety comes first and that water fun has hidden treasures.

Bertrand Faces His Fear

Bertrand was enjoying fall until he saw a scary Halloween decoration. But with Uncle Barty’s help, Bertrand confronted his fear and found the fun in the holiday.

Bertrand and the Christmas Surprise 

It's Bertrand's first Christmas, and he can't wait to meet Santa. But instead of the man in the red suit, Bertrand comes face to face with a bit of Christmas magic.

Bertrand and the Hunt for the Great Golden Egg of Cheese 

One night, Bertrand dreamed the Easter rabbit left a golden egg in the grass, just for Bertrand. He woke up that morning wondering if it were true. So he decided to find out for himself.

Bertrand's Shakespeare ABCs 

Learn the ABCs of Shakespeare with Bertrand the Mouse. Bertrand sets the stage to understanding Shakespeare by posing in scenes that correlates with alphabetically arranged elements of the works of William Shakespeare.

Squeak: Twelve mouse-themed recipes

By Rebekah Baran

Wash your hands, put on your apron, and join Bertrand the Mouse in preparing twelve recipes that will delight humans and crocheted mice alike. Recipes either feature cheese or mouse shapes. Cooking safety tips are included.

For more information about other books in the BryonySeries, visit Books of the BryonySeries: A Quick Overview.