Books with title Town Mouse, Country Mouse

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 magical series of fairy tales brings together 12 well-loved, traditional favorites in one beautiful collection. Fully illustrated throughout, these books are beautifully detailed interpretations of the familiar tales. The enchanting images bring the traditional stories to life in vibrant full color giving these children’s classics a fresh look that will last a lifetime.

"The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse" is attributed to the ancient Greek fabulist Aesop, born circa 620 BC. It was conveyed through the ages; by the twelfth century, medieval Europe had written copies. Jean de La Fontaine included it in his first collection of tales in 1668 in France. In most versions, the safety of a humble abode and contentment in the simple life are championed.