The Mouse, the Cat, and Grandmother's Hat
By Nancy Willard 
Illustrated by Jenny Mattheson

     This rhyming story with sing-song verse reminiscent of This Is the House That Jack Built, is great fun to read. A mouse finds his way under Grandmother's Birthday hat, and when the cat spies him, the action gets hectic. The mouse races across the floor with the cat in hot pursuit, causing the cake to topple to the floor, promptly pick itself up and roll out the door. Nancy Willard has brought her great imagination and sense of ridiculous humor to this lively story.

     Jenny Mattheson was the perfect choice for illustrating this beautiful book. She used oil on canvas to bring these illustrations to life, with a soft, pastel-like color palette and a Victorian feel.

     This book will be a wonderful addition to the read-aloud library, to be shared by the whole family.