The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse

By Aesop

Part of the Let's Learn Aesop's Fables series

A country mouse discovers city life isn't as glamorous as it seems.

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24 pages· 499 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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When a country mouse visits her town cousin, she discovers that city luxuries come with hidden dangers. As they dodge cats and dogs, she questions if the excitement is worth the risk. Will she find comfort in the familiar safety of home, or will the allure of city life prove irresistible? This charming retelling of a classic fable explores the true meaning of happiness and the value of home.

From the publisher

The town mouse lives like a king, but luxuries come at a price: cats and dogs! When the country mouse visits town, she realizes that sometimes, the safest place to be is home sweet home. This retelling of Aesop’s classic fable uses beautiful, simple language to make the timeless tale accessible to modern readers. Charming, humorous illustrations bring a fresh look to this famous narrative. Readers will love seeing these two mice get into mischief, from sneakily watching television to nibbling on cupcakes! They’ll also learn the grass isn’t always greener on the other side, and other important morals! With relatable characters and life lessons, this thoughtful fable will be at home in any library.

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Format
Library Binding
Pages
24
Words
499
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~401L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.8
F&P level
~L
Scholastic level
H
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
192178
Publication
Published
July 30, 2017
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781499483703

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