Cover Reveal – Earhart: The Incredible Flight of a Field Mouse Around the World by Torben Kuhlmann

If you know anything about the magnificent German author/illustrator Torben Kuhlmann, then you know that he has no parallel. The closest I can come any given year is to describe him as Beatrix Potter meets Brian Floca. Which is to say, fuzzy animals in clothes meets illustrated technical prowess.

Over the years I’ve premiered a fair number of the man’s book covers on this site. There was the cover reveal of Moletown and the cover reveal of Einstein. And, of course, before that there were my reviews of his books like Lindbergh. Now he returns yet again to the world of steampunk rodent-filled history with Earhart. Here’s a little something about you-know-who:

The latest tale in award-winning author and illustrator Torben Kuhlmann’s Mouse Adventures series takes flight with the courage and spirit of aviation pioneers.

For the field mice, the boundary of the garden is the edge of the world. But one little fieldmouse is determined to discover the wide world beyond the burrow—even if she isn’t supposed to fly. With her knack for engineering and help from an experienced mouse aviator, she defies the other field mice and sets off on a daring journey. Could it be that she inspired Amelia Earhart’s pioneering aviation career?

Amelia Earhart dreamed of becoming a pilot after she attended an airshow, and went on to defy gender barriers when she became the first female to fly non-stop across the Atlantic. Torben Kuhlmann’s masterfully rendered illustrations and gripping story, inspired by Earhart, encourage young readers to pursue their passions–despite all obstacles. 

Normally I might put a little Q&A in here, but this week I’m so pleased about this book that I can’t wait to just show you right away.

Please, one and all, put your hands together to welcome… Earhart!!

Many thanks to Gelsey (White) Phaneuf and the team at NorthSouth for letting me premiere this cover today.

And finally, here’s the sales info, in case you need it:

Earhart: The Incredible Flight of a Field Mouse Around the World

ISBN: 978-0-7358-4579-4

On sale: May 13, 2025

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