Can I Come Too Brian Patten May 2026

: Keeping a sense of dream and imagination alive.

“"The mouse is really cute, it is my favourite animal in the book and the pictures are really real." — Reviewer, The Guardian” The Guardian · 12 years ago Can I Come Too? by Brian Patten and Nicola Bayley - review Can I Come Too Brian Patten

The story follows a tiny mouse who decides she wants a very big adventure. Setting out with a clear goal—to find the —she journeys through various landscapes and encounters a "menagerie" of other animals. As the mouse travels, she meets: : Keeping a sense of dream and imagination alive

Brian Patten is a celebrated poet who first rose to fame in the 1960s as one of the . While known for his lyrical and sometimes surreal adult poetry, he has spent decades producing highly regarded children’s literature. His work often focuses on themes of: Setting out with a clear goal—to find the

: Using uncomplicated language to express deep feelings.

The book functions as a , where each animal the mouse meets asks the title's question, "Can I come too?", and joins her on the quest to find the ultimate giant of the animal kingdom. Artistic and Educational Value

: Nicola Bayley’s illustrations are a hallmark of the book, providing a rich, detailed backdrop that brings the animals and their journey to life. About the Author: Brian Patten