I read this book to my 5 year old grandson and he loved it. I just think it's a little out dated, and the ending leaves you hanging.

Angela W. (
rapunzel) reviewed on 3/21/2006...
The book that started the movie! Children will love reading about Stuart and his family. It was one of my son's favorite books as a child.
How terribly surprised the Little family must have been when their second child turned out to be a small mouse. Apparently familiar with the axiom that "when in New York City, anything can happen," the Littles accept young Stuart into their family unquestioningly--with the exception of Snowbell the cat who is unable to overcome his instinctive dislike for the little mouse. They build him a bed from a matchbox, and supply him with all of the accoutrements a young mouse could need. Mrs. Little even fashions him a suit, because baby clothes would obviously be unsuitable for such a sophisticated mouse. In return, Stuart helps his tall family with errant Ping-Pong balls that roll outside of their reach.