Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level
2.6
Points
0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction
Fiction
Word Count
425
Points per Word
0.001176
Page Count
32
Points per Page
0.015625
Description
A little mouse who habitually teases a cat must use his wits to avoid being eaten. The coauthor is Bill Martin.
Quick Summary
This clever tale flips the script on the classic cat-and-mouse chase, giving kids a mischievous mouse who outsmarts a grumpy feline with wit and wily tricks. The story races through clever riddles, close calls, and a final twist that leaves little ones giggling as the tiny troublemaker proves brains beat brawn every time. If your child loves the playful mischief in "The True Story of the Three Little Pigs" or enjoys watching underdogs win, they'll be swept up in this furry showdown. Perfect for kindergarten through second graders who enjoy short, funny read-alouds with a satisfying smart-versus-strong dynamic.