The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse

5 pages · 2 min · ages 4+

Based on: Aesop's Fables (Ancient Greece)

Country Mouse lived outside. Town Mouse lived inside. Country Mouse went to town. The town was very big. They found lots of cake. The cake tasted so sweet. Town Mouse shared his cake. Sharing food is very nice.

Suddenly, they heard a noise. A big cat walked by. The mice hid very fast. Country Mouse felt very scared. The town was too loud. The town was too busy. "I miss my quiet home," Country Mouse said to friend.

Town Mouse went to country. The grass was soft green. The air felt very fresh. They ate some brown seeds. The seeds tasted very good. Country Mouse shared his seeds. Sharing food is very nice. They sat in the sun.

Town Mouse liked the peace. He liked the warm sun. He missed his fancy cake. He missed his tall buildings. Country Mouse understood his friend. Both mice were very kind. They were happy for each other. They were both good friends.

Country Mouse loved the country. Town Mouse loved the town. Both places are very special. Both mice felt very safe. They visited each other often. Home is a happy place. Friends make life very sweet.