Mimi is the modern, chic, and charming mouse with a sophisticated Parisian air. This engaging and stylish series teaches children to learn the simplicity and pleasure of fundamental tasks such as vacuuming and the importance of such virtues as patience. InThis Won't Take Long, Mimi adores her new blue vacuum cleaner; while using it she finds a wide array of treasures--a missing green button, her favorite pink pen, a yellow bow, and candy. This lively mouse offers a warm context for children to learn colors and to realize that certain tasks can be simple and fun. She greets her various chores again and again withThis won't take long! InThis Will Take Forever, Mimi learns she has a low threshold for boredom and is faced with tasks that try her patience, such as standing in line at the supermarket or practicing her accordion. By example, Mimi gently teaches the importance of exercising patience and staying on task. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.