The City Mouse comes to visit his old friend, the Country Mouse, who lives in the country, They have’t met for a long time, so they are very happy to see each other .
The city Mouse gets off the city bus .
Welcome , my old friend ! I am so happy to see you .
Hello there ,my old friend ! I missed you very much .
You must be very hungry . Let’s go to my house .I prepared two special dishes for you .
Oh thank you very much . I am very hungry .
The City Mouse and the Country Mouse arrive at the Country Mouse’s tiny . old house . City Mouse looks surprised .
My goodness ! How can you live here ? The house is so small and old .
Perhaps . But it’s quiet and cozy . And I am happy here .
Hmm . Really ? ! I can’t understand you .
Sit here . I’ll bring out the food .
The Country Mouse puts the food on the table .
Here is some lunch . Please eat .
You must be kidding? Dry bread and corn? How can you eat such things?
Why ?They are the best foods in the country, They taste very good .
No , thank you . I don’t like dry bread and corn . I like cakes , and cookies . Don’t you have any ?
What are they ? I have never tasted them . Are they delicious ?
Of course . They are so soft , so sweet , and so very delicious .I eat them every day in the city .
Wow ? ! You are a lucky mouse ! I would like to taste them someday , too .
Please visit me anytime . I’ll show you the city . And you can eat delicious food every day .
Really ? I can eat cakes , cookies , and sweets every day ?
Of course . I am so excited. Can I visit you tomorrow ?
I have a great idea !
What is it ?
Visit me today ?
Today ?
Yes ! Right now !
Right now ?
Yes ! Come with me now .
Really ?
Okay !
Let’s go …… to the city!!!Y – a – h – o – o !
The City Mouse and the Country Mouse get on a bus to the city .
We get off here . Wow !
Look at the tall building and bright lights . The city is so beautiful
What is that ?
It’s a trunk . Be carefull !
Oh , I didn’t know .
The City Mouse and the Country Mouse finally arrive at the City Mouse’s red brick house .
There is my house , let’s go inside .
Wow ! Your house is so big and beautiful . You are a lucky mouse .
Let’s go into the kitchen . I’m so hungry .
Look ! Cheese !
Stop ! Don’t touch it !
Why not ? ! I love cheese .
That is a mousetrap . If you eat the cheese , you will get trapped . Be carefull .
Oh , I didn’t know .
The City Mouse and the Country Mouse climb up to the kitchen table .
You eat like this every day ? There is so much food .
Here , try this chocolate cake.
Mmm . It’s so soft , so sweet , and so very delicious .
Try this butter cookie , too .
Yummy ! Yummy ! I want some more .
Shh…Be quiet . I hear something .
What ?
Vh – oh , it’s Old Yellow .
Who’s Old Yellow ?
It’s the master’s dog . Hide behind the cake !
Why ?
Don’t ask questions ! Just hide !
Old Yellow comes in the kitchen . Grrrrr …… Old Yellow starts sniffing around the kitchen table .
( in a whisper ) Stay still !!! Don’t breathe , Don’t make a sound !
I smell mice , Come out , come out .
Wherever you are ! Arf ! Arf ! Arf ! Old Yellow starts barking and running around the table.
I’m so afraid .
Me , too , But , get ready to run !
( Voice come from the living room ) Come here ,old Yellow ! You need a bath .
I’ll be back , Grrrrr ……
Old Yellow leaves the kitchen growling .
Thank goodness! Old Yellow is gone , We are safe now.
My goodness ! How can you live here ?
It’s not too bad . You just have to be careful. Let’s have some more cookies.
Are you sure it is safe ?
Of course . Let’s eat , I am still hungry .
The City Mouse and the Country Mouse start eating again .This time , Flufly , a cat , appears .
Meow , Meow , Meow , I smell mice .
Come out , come out , wherever you are !
Flufly sees the two mice and jumps up on the table .
Oh , there you are !
Quick !! Jump !!! Run ! Run ! Run ! Run for your life !
Help me ! Help me ! I didn’t know where to run !
Here ! This way ! Hurry ! Hurry ! Hurry !
Inside my hole ! Quickly !
The City Mouse and the Country Mouse run into the mousehole . Both of them are out of breath , but they are safe .
Are you okay ? ( out of breath )
Yes , But I am very scared .
Don’t worry . Fluffy can’t get in here .
How can you live here ? It’s so dangerous .
It’s not too bad . You just have to be a fast runner .
I’m going back home .
Why ? Please stay a little longer .
No , thanks . The city is too dangerous .
But there is still a lot of food left .
You can eat it all,I’m going back to the country , and eat my dry bread and corn .
But they taste terrible
Perhaps . But there are not trucks , dogs , or cats in the country .
You are a lucky mouse
MORAL: Mental comfort is more important than physical comfort .