by Arnold Lobel
First published 1977
Mouse finds himself in terrible trouble when Weasel catches him and prepares to make mouse soup for dinner. The pot is ready, the fire is lit, and Weasel is hungry. But Mouse refuses to give up. He uses his quick thinking to come up with an ingenious scheme that might save his life. Mouse tells Weasel entertaining stories to delay his fate, spinning tales that capture the predator's attention. Each story buys him precious time as Weasel becomes more and more absorbed in the clever narratives. Mouse must keep his captor interested long enough to find his chance to escape. The question becomes whether Mouse's storytelling skills and wit can outsmart a hungry weasel who wants nothing more than a hot meal. This tale explores how creativity and quick thinking can triumph over brute force when survival is at stake.
Genres: fiction, animals, adventure
Vibes: emotional, suspenseful, whimsical
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, survival
Library Binding · HarperCollins