Town Mouse, Country Mouse

by Jan Brett

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I thought this was a really sweet book. It was simple but well written, with very nice pictures. The book was set at Christmas time, but wasn't really about Christmas, which was kind of refreshing. It's nice that it can be a good book to read at Christmas time but not only at Christmas time. I liked the message of the story - which was basically about not realizing what you have until you lose it, and appreciating your home. (

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conlonk | Feb 4, 2013 |

This book tells a great story of two mice who think that the grass is greener on the other side. Each mouse thinks that they would rather live somewhere else: the country and in a town. But when each mouse gets what they wish, they realize the new surroundings are very dangerous. Eventually, each mouse realizes they miss their home and learn to be thankful for their surroundings. It's a very cute story with vivid illustrations. (

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mbogits | Oct 15, 2012 |

SUMMARY: A town mouse and a country mouse want to switch homes because they both think that the grass is greener on the other side until they discover how dangerous each other's lives really are.
PERSONAL REACTION: I thought it was a humorous book and reminds me how things aren't always greener on the other side.
EXTENSION IDEAS: Compare the city life to the country life.

Tinker84 | Oct 8, 2012 |

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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clwalker | Jun 13, 2012 |

Great book to discuss opposites. Cousin mice decide to trade homes only to discover the grass isn't always greener on the other side. (

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mccabe1030 | Jun 2, 2012 |

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For my niece, Sophie Tsairis

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One morning, the town mouse woke up shivering from dream about the kitchen cat who prowled the house.

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After trading houses, the country mice and the town mice discover there's no place like 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.… (more)

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