Mrs. Brice has 25 mice, and all but one do everything together. While the others are exercising with Mrs. Brice, one little mouse sleeps. While the rest dance around Mrs. Brice as she plays the piano, this one dances on her hand. And when all the mice come across a ferocious cat, it's this small individualist who saves the day. Full-color illustrations.

Syd Hoff's comical, charming illustrations will delight readers young and old alike in this beloved classic I Can Read about a mouse who saves the day by going his own way. This I Can Read story is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 5 to 7 who are ready to read independently. It's a fun way to keep your child engaged and as a supplement for activity books for children.

Among Mrs. Brice's 25 mice, all but one do everything together. And this mouse's difference 'comes in handy when the mice meet a cat, and while twelve run this way and twelve run that, this mouse runs this way and that, wearing out the cat and saving them all. The simple, gracefully repetitive text and bright drawings will make a preschool hero of the clever little mouse.

This beloved classic is a Level 1 I Can Read that is perfect for the beginning reader learning to sound out words and sentences.