by Arnold Lobel
First published 1994
Papa Mouse gathers his seven young mice around him each night for storytelling time. Each little mouse gets their own special tale. One story features a mouse who wishes his tail were longer until he discovers the problems that come with getting his wish. Another tells of a mouse who takes a bath in a teacup. A third follows a mouse trying to catch his own shadow. The stories range from silly adventures to gentle lessons about being happy with who you are. Papa Mouse creates these simple tales to help his children drift off to sleep. Each story stands alone but together they form a cozy bedtime ritual. The young mice listen eagerly to their father's imaginative stories, finding comfort in the familiar routine of gathering together at the end of each day.
Genres: fiction, short-stories, fantasy, childrens
Vibes: cozy, gentle, whimsical
Tropes: comfort, found-family
Period: 20th-century
Paperback · Egmont Books Ltd