About This Book
In this charming Caldecott Honor book, a cat, a dog, and a mouse, who usually live as adversaries under the roof of a kind cobbler, find common ground when their home is disrupted by the arrival of the cobbler's demanding sister and her incessantly chattering parrot. Forced to cooperate to rid their house of these unwelcome guests, the animals learn the true meaning of teamwork and friendship. This amusing story, full of wisdom, is perfect for children aged 4-11, offering gentle lessons on conflict resolution, cooperation, and finding allies in unexpected places.
A cat, a dog, and a mouse live together as enemies with a philosophical cobbler, but they become friends when they work together to rid their home of the cobbler's fussy sister and her silly talking parrot.
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Discussion Prompts
1
Why do you think the cat, dog, and mouse were enemies at first? What changed?
2
What did the animals do to work together? What was their plan?
3
Have you ever had to work with someone you didn't get along with? What happened?
4
How did the animals feel when the fussy sister and her parrot arrived? How did they feel after they left?
5
What does it mean to be a good friend, even to someone you didn't expect to be friends with?
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