Basil is the Sherlock Holmes of the Mouse World. His friend and associate Dr. Dawson narrates the story. Mrs. Judson is their mousekeeper. The mouse detective has learned his sleuthing skills by listening to Sherlock Holmes tell Dr. Watson how he solved his cases. Basil takes notes in shortpaw. Basil and Dr. Dawson live in the mouse village Holmestead in the cellar at 221B Baker St. In this book Basil solves the kidnapping of the mouse twins Angela and Agatha. Children will enjoy this book, and grown-up Sherlockians will appreciate it even more.
Longtooth's Tale (Part 2); Galldora and the Woods Beyond; Big Red Head (Part 2); At the Forge; Mouse in the Snow; Peter Pan (Part 5); I Had a Little Nut Tree
Old Chen is, well . . . old, and neither of his two apprentices are gifted with his skill at crafting beautiful paper lanterns. Without a suitable apprentice, Old Chen fears he has no one to carry on his legacy. Little Mouse is, well, . . . little, and when he wanders into the old man's shop and asks to become a lantern maker, no one takes him seriously. He gets a job sweeping the floor and learns what he can by watching Old Chen and his apprentices. Little Mouse and Old Chen grow closer, and Little Mouse practices diligently and waits for the chance to prove his skill to his friend and mentor.
Two friends go out to play in the green meadow. "Let's do something exciting!" they say. But when it starts to rain, it seems as if their day is over before it's even begun. All they can do is huddle under a leaf umbrella and complain. But then along comes a new kind of friend--Frog--who shows them that wet can be fun! Full color.
