The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse
- First published
- 1918
- Reading level
- Easy
- Price
- Free
About the book
"The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse" by Beatrix Potter is a children's book written and illustrated in 1918. Based on Aesop's fable "The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse," the story follows Timmy Willie, a country mouse who accidentally travels to the city, and Johnny Town-Mouse, his urban counterpart. When each mouse visits the other's home, they discover the unfamiliar lifestyle—complete with frightening cats, cows, and lawnmowers—challenges their comfort. Their experiences lead both mice to a clear conclusion about where they truly belong.
- Folklore
- Mice
- Fables
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #15284. The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse on Wikipedia.
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