A House For A Mouse

Summary

In a simple and engaging tale, Mouse is on a quest to find a new and perfect home. Throughout the story, Mouse receives warm offers from several friends including Puppy, Parrot, and Fish, each inviting Mouse to stay the night with them. However, each experience brings discomfort due to the environment: bouncy and muddy with Puppy, noisy and wild with Parrot, and cold and wet with Fish. Ultimately, Mouse realizes these accommodations aren't suitable, emphasizing the importance of finding a personal space that truly fits one's own needs. The story culminates as Mouse discovers a cosy place on a bookshelf, which finally provides the warmth and dryness desired, leading to a restful night's sleep. This narrative subtly illustrates the importance of finding a comfortable and personal living space where one feels at ease.

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Mouse was looking for a new house.

This looks like a nice house.

“You can come and sleep with me,” said Puppy.

“Thank you,” said Mouse.

That night, Mouse’s dreams were bouncy and muddy.

“You can come and sleep with me,” said Parrot.

“Thank you,” said Mouse.

That night, Mouse’s dreams were noisy and wild.

“You can come and sleep with me,” said Fish.

“Thank you,” said Mouse.

That night, Mouse’s dreams were cold and wet.

Mouse needed somewhere warm and dry.

Mouse found a bookshelf nearby.

That night, Mouse had warm and cosy dreams.

Good night, Mouse.


Credits

Originally published by Book Dash under a Creative Commons Licensed BY 4.0. This book can be read for free on https://bookdash.org/books/a-house-for-mouse and was created by: Michele Fry (Writer), Jennifer Jacobs (Designer), Amy Uzzell (Illustrator)

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