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Description
A clever girl is the heroine as she finds a simple solution to the mouse in her house.
Quick Summary
If you've got a little one who's just starting to read on their own, this is a great pick. A young girl discovers there's a mouse running around her house, and instead of freaking out, she comes up with a super clever, simple fix that's actually pretty funny. At only 102 words, it's perfect for kids in kindergarten through third grade who are building confidence with short sentences and basic sight words, and the whole thing has that satisfying "kid solves a big problem" energy that makes little readers feel pretty proud. There's nothing scary here just a bit of gentle suspense before the aha moment so even kids who get nervous about critters will be fine. Parents will appreciate that the story models creative thinking and staying calm under pressure, while kids will just think it's funny and cool. If your child enjoyed this, they'd probably also like "The Mouse and the Motorcycle" for a longer, more adventurous mouse story, but this one is perfect for when they need a quick win.