Once upon a time there was a mouse who lived with two very special friends on a farm outside of town.The mouse's name was Little Mouse. She liked to live each day preparing for the next. One such day, Little Mouse was gathering seeds for winter. Her two friends, Big Dog and Tabby Cat, were nearby. They were sleeping on a soft rug in front of the fireplace. Harder and harder, Little Mouse worked to gather seeds.

Little Mouse learns that it is better to be patient as she discovers the value of true friendship in this early chapter book for young readers.With colorful pictures and a story filled with Dolch sight words, children can practice reading fluency from word repetition. As a bedtime story, popcorn reading, or self-guided reading Smart Little Mouse is sure to delight.