About the Mouse Mansion
The Mouse Mansion is a world of its own, with over a hundred tiny rooms filled with houses, shops, streets and outdoor spaces, all mouse-sized. Each room has its own resident, with a unique story, personality and family ties. This miniature world is discovered by two mice: Sam and Julia. The everyday things they experience in the Mouse Mansion teach young readers meaningful life lessons. The Mouse Mansion is a safe haven, an inclusive world, and a story about friendship and community.

The book series now includes six richly illustrated titles of which two are translated to English: Sam and Julia and At the Theater. With each book, you’ll discover a new part of the Mouse Mansion.

About Karina Schaapman
The Mouse Mansion was handcrafted by artist Karina Schaapman (born 1960). She wanted to create a children’s book, not with drawings, but with photographs of scenes from her handmade Mouse Mansion. The story of Sam and Julia was already in her mind. What started with a few pieces of cardboard and some glue turned into a fully built world of more than a hundred tiny rooms. A world Karina would love every child to grow up in.

The original Mouse Mansion is three metres tall and two metres wide. You can admire it in person at the Mouse Mansion shop and museum on Muntplein in Amsterdam.

Bring the stories to life
Want to enjoy the stories even more? Recreate the adventures of Sam, Julia and their neighbours with our cuddly toy mice. These adorable characters truly bring the Mouse Mansion to life! Durable and suitable for all ages.

Ready to get creative? Let the real Mouse Mansion inspire you to build your own miniature world! Get started easily with our DIY kits. There are eight different rooms to choose from, with matching furniture kits, paper accessories and miniatures. Need a bit of help? You’ll find step-by-step tutorials and crafting tips on our website – and plenty of inspiration on our YouTube channel.

Also take a look at our special craft bundles, perfectly put together to get you started quickly, and with a lovely discount!

The Mouse Mansion - Sam and Julia (part 1):

• Author: Karina Schaapman
• Photography: Ton Bouwer
• Publisher: Gottmer
• Suitable for ages 3+
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 64
• Binding: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9789083200040

To Go Suitcase:

• Materials: FSC-certified wood, textiles, paper, plastic
• Dimensions: 24 x 16 x 8 cm (closed suitcase)
• Scale: 1:12
• Age recommendation: 4 years and up
• Safety: Complies with EN71 and ASTM standards, CE and UKCA marked
• Care: Wipe clean with a damp cloth, do not immerse

Little Mouse Door:

• Materials: FSC-certified wood
• Door: 178 x 80 x 6 mm
• Ladder: 113 x 42 x 9 mm
• Letterbox: 49 x 44 x 20 mm
• Suitable for ages 4 and up
• CE marked

Plush mice:

• Height: 11 cm / 4.3 inches tall
• Certification: CE marked
• Age: Recommended for 18 months +
• Material: Polyester & Cotton
• Care instructions: Hand wash, air dry