When a town mouse and a country mouse exchange visits, they find that they prefer very different ways of life.

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 town mouse and a country mouse exchange visits and discover each is suited to his own home.

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.

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.

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.”

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.

This reader's theater script builds fluency through oral reading. The creative script captures students' interest, so they will want to practice and perform. Included is a fluency lesson and approximate reading levels for the script roles.

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?