The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse

A story by Beatrix Potter

Beatrix Potter wrote this story in 1918 about two mice with very different homes. Potter is best known for The Tale of Peter Rabbit and many other animal stories. Like Aesop's fable of the town mouse and country mouse, this tale shows that what suits one person (or mouse) may not suit another. Potter brings the lesson to life with sensory detail, gentle humour, and two unforgettable characters. This text reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised.

Band

Purple · Pre-readers and first readers, about 4 to 5

Length

short · about 350 words in 5 sections · 4 pictures

Source

The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse, Beatrix Potter · Project Gutenberg

First published

see the About page in the reader

Regions

Canada · United States

Included formats

• · Web reader and PDF
• · EPUB for e-readers
• · Home-print sheet
• · Folded booklet
• · Binder edition (8.5 × 11)
• · Worksheet
• · Quick Check (6 questions) with answer key
• · Read-aloud script
• · Colouring page

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