When the town mouse and the country mouse visit each other, they find they prefer very different ways of life.

Acclaimed chef Gerald Hirigoyen's sophisticated and delectable small plates, served at his restaurants, Bocadillos and Piperade, set the standard for tapas in San Francisco. This book features 75 distinctive California-inflected versions of Spanish tapas and French Basque dishes (including Salt Cod with Piperade, Roasted Beets with Moroccan Spices, Oxtail Empanadas with Spicy Mango Dip) specially written for the home cook. Conveniently organized by type of dish- grilled, soups, braises, skewers and toasts, sandwiches, bean dishes, and fried foods-and illustrated with the exemplary photography of James Beard award-winning photographer Maren Caruso, BOCADILLOS is all you need to host an authentic and stylish tapas party at home.

A story filled with suspense and humor, this classic tale of a town mouse and a country mouse takes a new twist in the imaginative and talented hands of Jan Brett. She introduces two engaging mouse couples eager to get away from their everyday lives. But when they agree to swap homes, they find unexpected adventures around every corner. Lush green scenes alternate with the elegant details of a fine Victorian townhouse to make a sumptuous and stunning picture book.

A town mouse and a country mouse exchange visits and discover each is suited to his own home.

With remarkably detailed and beautifully crafted dioramas, Maggie Rudy retells the classic tale of the city mouse and the country mouse-with a new twist! Country mouse Tansy is out picking berries when she comes upon visiting city mouse William Gray. They become fast friends, and Tansy returns to the city with Will for an adventure. But city life doesn't suit Tansy, so she returns to the country alone. Apart, neither friend is happy—so they meet in the middle and decide to settle in a little one-café town. And there they live mousily ever after! A beautiful picture book retelling of a classic folktale and a celebration of friendship.

Preschool book teaching about the differences between the city and the country.

Emily the country mouse leaves her home to visit her cousin Alexander in the city, but when a cat chases them they both return to the country for the kind of Christmas they really like.