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1) City mouse
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Language
English
Description
Priced out of Manhattan, Jessica, Aaron and their daughters move to the one place they swore they would never go: the suburbs. But to her surprise, life in the commuter belt makes a great first impression.--
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
City mouse William Gray and country mouse Tansy become good friends who enjoy visiting each other in the country and the city, but they miss each other when they are apart--is there a way for them to meet halfway without giving up the city and country lives they love?
Author
Language
English
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Description
"Two mice cousins decide to visit each other's surroundings to learn more about their different worlds. But the city mouse soon feels that the country life is far too simple and boring for him, and the country mouse fears the city's many dangers. Additional features include pages defining fables and morals, an introduction to Aesop, a Think-About-It section, activities for further learning, and an introduction to both the author and illustrator"--...
Author
Series
Publisher
Riptide Publishing
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
A magical weekend, a breathless declaration, a happy ever after…Right?
Wrong.
When Malcolm Kavanagh took his first step toward emotional maturity by declaring his love to Owen Watson, that was just the first chapter in their story. Anyone who's ever been in love knows that happy endings take a lot more work than that.
One problem: Malcolm has never been in love. He doesn't know the rules of a relationship and isn't confident
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In this modern-day re-telling of Aesop's fable 'The City Mouse and the Country Mouse,' Liz turns up her nose at farm cooking while Abby learns she prefers the peace of the farm to the excitement of the city. Includes original fable, compare and contrast questions, and short bio of Aesop.
Author
Series
Publisher
Advance Publishing
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"City Mouse turns up his nose at Country Mouse's simple home and plain food, but Country Mouse discovers that his cousin's luxuries come at a dangerous price. Country Mouse returns to his home where he enjoys his peace and safety"--
Author
Publisher
J. Paul Getty Museum
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Two kitten cousins leave their home in ancient Egypt and travel to Rome in this tale loosely based on Aesop's fable, "The Town Mouse and The Country Mouse." Inspired by an exhibit at the J. Paul Getty Museum, illustrations include hidden objects such as a model boat, a scarab, and a gold coin.
18) Mousetropolis
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In this update of the classic fable, City Mouse and his cousin, Country Mouse, exchange visits and, although they find many things to like in each other's homes, they quickly learn that each prefers his own.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
From realizing that there is no "right" way to live to respecting our planet and learning what really makes someone a winner, the messages at the heart of Natalie Portman's Fables are modern takes on timeless life lessons. Told with a playful, kid-friendly voice and perfectly paired with Janna Mattia's charming artwork, Portman's insightful retellings of The Tortoise and the Hare, The Three Little Pigs, and Country Mouse and City Mouse are ideal...
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Series
Publisher
Teacher Created Materials
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In this classic folktale, the Town Mouse visits his cousin, Country Mouse. He makes the town seem like a wonderful place where the food is bountiful and delicious. When Country Mouse agrees to go to town with his cousin, he soon finds out what a dangerous place the town can actually be. Is eating well worth this much potential peril? With large font, plentiful dialogue, and enchanting illustrations, children will learn it is important to appreciate...