The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse

Timmy Willie is a little country mouse who lives peacefully in a sunny garden, storing seeds and enjoying the flowers, birds, and quiet meadows. But one day, he accidentally climbs into a vegetable hamper and is carried away to the noisy city. When he escapes into a grand house, he finds himself among a very different kind of mouse society.

Johnny Town-mouse welcomes the bewildered visitor to an elegant dinner, complete with many courses and finely dressed guests. Yet the city’s constant clatter, dangerous encounters with the cat, unfamiliar food, and restless nights leave Timmy Willie longing for home. As the two mice compare their lives, their conversation gently explores the comforts and inconveniences of both town and country, with plenty of warmth, humor, and charming details for listeners of all ages.