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Puffin Books, 2003-13-01

Town Mouse, Country Mouse

Town Mouse, Country Mouse

Jan Brett, Author

Jan Brett, Illustrator

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9780698119864

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This classic tale of a town mouse and a country mouse takes a new twist in the hands of Jan Brett as she introduces two engaging Victorian mouse couples eager to get away from their everyday lives. When the couples agree to switch homes, they find unexpected adventures in every corner. Full color.
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Jan Brett’s Town Mouse, Country Mouse enriches the classic fable with exquisite illustrations and nuanced storytelling. Her detailed artwork juxtaposes the opulence of town life with the simplicity of the countryside, inviting readers to reflect on the value of home and personal contentment. This retelling encourages young readers to appreciate diverse perspectives and the beauty in differing lifestyles.

Keywords and Themes: Animals • Choices • City & Town Life • Contentment • Culture • Diversity • etc. • Fairy Tales & Folklore • General • Guinea Pigs • Hamsters • Home • Identity • Illustration • Juvenile Fiction • Lifestyles • Mice • Perspective • Storytelling • Values

Readability • 4.2

Age Range • 4-8

Pages • 32

Subjects • Mice • Fables • Folklore • Fables • Greek

Categories • Juvenile Fiction | Fairy Tales & Folklore | General • Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Mice, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs, etc. • Juvenile Fiction | Lifestyles | City & Town Life

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.
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