"Mouse Makes Words: A Phonics Reader" by Deborah Hembrook and Kathryn Heling is a trade paperback book published by Random House Children's Books in 2002. It is part of the Step Into Reading Series and is illustrated by Joseph and Patrick. The book, geared towards juvenile fiction, focuses on the concepts of words and features animals like mice, hamsters, and guinea pigs in its stories in verse. With 32 pages, this book teaches phonics and reading skills in a fun and engaging way for young readers.