The Mice on the Moon Author:Rodney Peppe When the mouse family finds a discarded firecracker; they decide to build a spaceship and use it to launch them on a flight to the moon. After all, the kids think, the moon is made of cheese, and is there any food in the world mice like better than cheese? But cunning D. Rat, the junk merchant who sells them the supplies to make the ship, tries ... more »to interefere with their plans. Will he prevent everyone from getting home safely? Rodney Peppe's lighthearted text is enhanced by his colorful renderings of the mouse family's home - a shoe - and their spaceship - an egg carton!« less
This is a cute story with very detailed drawings. I enjoyed the perspective from the eyes of the mice to everyday items like egg cartons. The mice are very clever in their creations. It is a fun read as the mice take a journey.