Town Mouse Country Mouse

by Jan Brett and Brett Jan

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0399226222
• ISBN13: 9780399226229
• Release Date: August 1994
• Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 10.6" x 8.7"
• Age Range: 5 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

PEEKING ENCOURAGED

Children often hear "No peeking!" A clever book designer encourages them to peek in this story of two mice cousins who temporarily trade residences. Cleverly placed peepholes encourage youngsters to peek and see what new adventure awaits each mouse before turning the page. Not only is this a fun book, but there's also a moral to the story: There's no place like home!

Classic tale with beautiful illustrations

This book tells the "grass-is-always-greener" story of the city mouse and the country mouse. One day, the city mouse wakes up and decide he is unhappy with his lot in life. He and his wife pack a picnic lunch and go off for a holiday in the country. There they meet the country mouse, who is enthralled by the smell of city cheese, and the mice decide to do a house swap. However, they each find that they don't have the skills and knowledge necessary for survival in the other's environment. Attacked by cats and besodden in a thunderstorm, they rethink the arrangement and return home. Very young children may find some of the predators a bit scary, but older children should be able to handle the tension and enjoy the humor as well. The book has about 1100 words.

A wonderfully illustrated, inspired presentation....

This is the first book I've seen by Jan Brett. The story was so well written that my daughter, aged 4, and I would have thoroughly enjoyed the book even without the pictures. But those pictures! Each time we read the book, we find some new aspect of the illustrations to focus on and enjoy. We checked this book out of our library, and will have to return it soon. But my daughter will receive her own copy for her birthday this December. If you want to present your child with excellent story-telling, as well as beautiful artwork, this one's a must-buy.

WOW!

THE BOOK WAS VERY EXICTING AND YOU NEVER KNEW WHAT WAS GOING TO HAPPEN NEXT. THERE WERE EXCELLENT DRAWINGS. I HAVE SIX OF HER BOOKS SUCH AS TROUBLE WITH TROLLS,THE HAT, THE MITTEN,COMETS NINE LIVES, ,BERLIOZ THE BEAR AND COUNTRY MOUSE TOWN MOUSE. I COLLECT HER BOOKS FOR THERE DETILES AND WRITING.