The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse

The country mouse lived in the quiet countryside. There was only a little food, like nuts and breadcrumbs. But there were not many scary things, so the mouse could eat slowly. One day, the town mouse came to visit and said, “In town, there are lots of delicious treats. Come visit me!”

🤔 What kind of place is the country mouse’s home? Does it seem quiet?

The country mouse went to the town mouse’s home. And there—what a surprise! Cheese, cake, fruit, and bread. There were so many treats under the table. The country mouse said, “Wow, amazing! There is so much food here!”

🤔 There are so many treats. Which one looks yummy to you?

But just as the mice were about to eat... Thump, thump. They heard human footsteps. “Oh no, hide!” After that, a cat came along too. The mice were so startled that they could not eat slowly. The country mouse’s heart went thump-thump.

🤔 There are lots of treats, but can the mice eat them safely and calmly?

The country mouse said to the town mouse, “The treats are wonderful, but they make my heart go thump-thump.” “Even with just a little food, I like the countryside where I can eat in peace.” The country mouse went back to its own home. There were only a few nuts. But its heart felt calm and safe. Living in a place that suits you is very important.

🤔 Why did the country mouse want to go back to the countryside?