Parallel stories, active verbs and wild, colorful graphic patterns all keep young readers intrigued as they follow the tales (tails!) of two mice. A great introduction to the use of suspense in writing, a useful tool for teaching prepositions, and a fun way to compare outdoor and indoor worlds. After long journeys, an inside mouse and an outside mouse each arrive at opposite sides of a window and say, "hello." This fresh take on the adventures of a city mouse and country mouse is ideal for young nature lovers. Full color.