A Country Mouse in the Town House
Sale price
$1204
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 1995 · Est. 5 min read

A Country Mouse in the Town House

Written by DK Publishing and Henrietta

Two mice venture into town, dodging danger and seeking treats. Can they outsmart the lurking cat?

4.1/5 Goodreads · 32 ratings
32 pages· 440 words· Est. 5 min read
$12.95Save 7%

In stock. Also at Amazon or Bookshop.

Bookroo's summary

In a cozy cottage, a country mouse enjoys simple meals until a visit to her city friend leads to a feast of cakes and danger. As they explore the bustling town, a lurking cat threatens their adventure. Will these mischievous mice outwit the feline foe and find their way back home? Follow their trail of peas and berries, and uncover the hidden mice in each scene of this delightful tale.

From the publisher

A humorous tale of two mischievous mice that must be read out loud In a snug country cottage a fat little mouse Enjoyed, undisturbed, the whole range of the house; With plain food content, she would breakfast on cheese, She dined upon berries, and supped on green peas. When a simple country mouse who eats plain country food goes to feast with her friend in the big, busy town, you’ve got to keep an eye on them! Is that a mouse nibbling cakes in the dining room? Oh no! Do you see that hungry cat? Read this humorous tale of two mischievous mice out loud. Follow the trail of five green peas in every picture. Look for the berries throughout the book. Search carefully for the mice hidden in each scene.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
440
Reading age
6–8
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about miceBooks about rural livingBooks about mice, hamster, guinea pigs, etc.Books about city life and urban livingBooks about country life
For readers who can't stop at one

The next favorite is already out there.

Age-appropriate books selected to help their love of reading grow, delivered right to their door.

Find their book club
Bookroo club box with books for growing readers
The author

More from DK Publishing

Explore DK's bookshelf
Rocks and Minerals
Series
Sale price
$1099

Rocks and Minerals

Ages 5–8 · 1997

Three Cheers for Catherine the Great!

Ages 4–8 · 1999

A Big Cheese for the White House

Ages 4–8 · 1999

Touch and Feel Wild Animals

Ages 2–5 · 1998
Your next read

Books that feel like this one

See all similar books

That Fruit Is Mine!

Ages 4–8 · 2018
Mirabel's Missing Valentines
Sale price
$1899

Mirabel's Missing Valentines

Ages 3–7 · 2018

Santa Mouse

Ages 4–6 · 1966

Side by Side

Ages 3–5 · 2015

Crunch!

Ages 3–7 · 2015

Whose Shoe?

Ages 4–8 · 2015

Mouse

Ages 3–5 · 2017

Picky Nicky

Ages 3–5 · 1996
The fine print

Book details

Publication
Published
April 4, 1995
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780789400215

Surprise a reader with their next favorite book.

Spotted a mistake or something missing? Improve this page.

Are you the author or illustrator? Claim your book.

Bookroo

Book Clubs

Follow Bookroo