Two orphans are lost in a snow storm and find refuge in the Cathedral of the Mountains with a kindly man known as Nicholas. By chance, a young couple find their way to the Cathedral as well. Since they are all stranded together, Nicholas tells them three stories. The tale of Noah's Ark, the birth of Christ and His death as seen through the eyes of some very small mice gives Hope and Inspiration to all.

Another sweet, classic bedtime tale from Arnold Lobel, the beloved author and illustrator of the Newbery Honor and Caldecott Honor award-winning Frog and Toad books. When Papa's seven little mouse boys ask for a bedtime story, Papa does even better than that—he tells seven stories, one for each boy! Arnold Lobel's Mouse Tales is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success.

Summary: A collection of tales featuring Mickey Mouse in some of his adventures: solving mysteries, fighting off pirates, and just generally saving the day.

Set off on an amazing quest with this lovable orphaned mouse. The tiniest mouse in the Royal Mews is such a mystery he doesn’t even know his own name! He scampers off on a epic adventure in and around Buckingham Palace with a plan to seek the advice of Queen Victoria. The exhilarating journey takes him to strange and wonderful places, but will it help him discover who he is and where he came from? This delightful follow-up to the acclaimed Secrets at Sea from Newbery Medal winner Richard Peck is full of laughs, surprises and excitement. “This clever yarn should delight fans of animal adventure stories.” —Booklist, starred review “Readers will gleefully suspend disbelief as they trace Mouse Minor’s exciting journey.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review

Let me introduce myself. My name is Dewey Alowishus. My story begins with my name, which is in the title of the story. My mama said that before she gave birth to me and my brothers and sisters, she went out one morning and saw the beautiful glistening dew on the grass. Right then, she decided that one of her babies would be named Dewey. Then, later as she was just finishing work on her nest to have her babies, she looked up into the sky as darkness approached and saw a dazzling, shooting star. She closed her eyes and made a wish as she knew this was a good sign. Later when I was born, she told me that my name Dewey came from the dew, Al came from my father, and owish came from oh wish upon a star whenever you look up into the sky. As time went by living on the farm where I was born, I began to think and dream about the world beyond the farm. I went about my chores and played with my brothers and sisters, but in my heart, I knew there was so much more of life for me to live and find out about. So instead of curiosity getting the cat, it got the mouse! I waited for the opportunity to go on an adventure, and it came. The McAffees, who owned the farm along with the grandmother, were loading the truck to leave the farm. I did not know where they were going, but I got my backpack ready and scurried up the tire of the truck running under Grandma's legs. Away we went! It was so exciting when we stopped and got out. I could never have imagined what was before my eyes and what I would experience that day. It turned out to be Kemah Boardwalk on the Gulf of Mexico. This was a huge boardwalk on the water with all kinds of amusement rides, games, and food. My tiny legs ran keeping secretly behind the McAffees and Grandma to experience it all. My heart leaped as I rode all of the rides, and my tummy screamed in delight at the mouthwatering delicious food I ate. The games were awesome, and the miles and miles of water in front of me were nothing like the ponds back home. At the end of our day, I scurried under Grandma's legs, but she spotted me and yelled, throwing her legs up on the dashboard of the truck. But they never found me! When we got home, I knew I was in for trouble from my mom. But I did leave her a note even though I knew she would be mad. I scampered down the truck tire when they opened the door. As I was running toward my home with night's edge in front of me, I looked up into the sky. The first thing I saw was a brilliant, shining, shooting star. I closed my little eyes and wished that Kemah Bay would not be my last adventure. At that moment, my mama's voice popped into my head saying, "Remember Dewey Alowishus, you will be lucky and your wishes will come true as I wished upon a star when I had you!"

A congregation of mice works together to prepare their church and their hearts for Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany, and welcomes a new family into the fold.

What makes a mouse house a home? With a problem to solve, an unexpected friendship, and a little mystery to unravel, Mouse House Tales offers twice the story of a picture book and all the warmth and charm of a modern classic. The book's two stories can be read all at once, or one at a time, making it a perfect fit for those who want a longer, "big kid" book but aren't yet ready for text-heavy chapter books. Whether read aloud or by an independent reader, kids will relate to the emotions and friendships that help Mouse turn her "sweet little house" into a warm and inviting home filled with fun, friends-and cheese!