A story filled with suspense and humor, this classic tale of a town mouse and a country mouse takes a new twist in the imaginative and talented hands of Jan Brett. She introduces two engaging mouse couples eager to get away from their everyday lives. But when they agree to swap homes, they find unexpected adventures around every corner. Lush green scenes alternate with the elegant details of a fine Victorian townhouse to make a sumptuous and stunning picture book.
The town mouse visits its cousin, the country mouse. The country mouse offers the town mouse a dull meal. The town mouse tells the country mouse to come to its home to try some fine dining. The country mouse follows its cousin to town. After a series of adventures, the two reach the table to find that the food is tasty. There is plenty of it, too. But a cat and a dog bring danger. Will the mice escape the dog and cat? Will the country mouse return to its home? 24pp.
A modern song retells the fable of mouse cousins who visit each other's homes, one in the quiet countryside and one in the busy city. Includes a brief introduction to Aesop, sheet music, glossary, discussion questions, and further reading.
Who has a better life, the Town Mouse or the Country Mouse? Is a clever young mouse brave enough to put a bell on the cat? Will a hungry wolf pay the price for a full belly?
The classic tale of “The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse” highlights that one can live in peace and happiness in a poorer home—and appreciate it! It also shows the virtue of knowing yourself and in what environments you thrive. Such lessons can be hard to learn without living through them, but Aesop’s fables present them to readers in an understandable, lively way. Colorful illustrations spark readers’ imagination as they absorb each lesson through terrific, succinct storytelling like “The Peacock and Hera” and “The Farmer and Fortune.”
Mice overflowing with personality and richly detailed settings make this a favorite edition of the classic tale. Jan Brett introduces two engaging mouse couples eager to get away from their everyday lives. But when they agree to swap homes, they are plunged into unexpected adventures at every turn. In a story filled with suspense and humor, lush green country scenes alternate with the elegant details of a fine Victorian townhouse, making this a breathtakingly beautiful picture book.
An enhanced read-along audio ebook from Ladybird. Based on the classic fairy tale. Town Mouse and Country Mouse lead very different lives and when they visit each other they find everything very strange! Read it yourself with Ladybird is one of Ladybird's best-selling series. For over thirty five years it has helped young children who are learning to read develop and improve their reading skills. Now, for the first time, each title is also available as an ebook with synched audio. Each Read it yourself book is very carefully written to include many key, high-frequency words that are vital for learning to read, as well as a limited number of story words that are introduced and practised throughout. Simple sentences and frequently repeated words help to build the confidence of beginner readers and the four different levels of books support children all the way from very first reading practice through to independent, fluent reading. Each book has been carefully checked by educational consultants and can be read independently at home or used in a guided reading session at school. Town Mouse and Country Mouse is a Level 2 Read it yourself title, ideal for children who have received some initial reading instruction and can read short, simple sentences with help.
