Roddy is a decidedly upper-crust "society mouse" who lives the life of a pampered pet in a posh Kensington flat. When a sewer rat named Sid comes out of the sink, he desides he had hit the jackpot. Roddy schemes to rid himself of Sid by luring him into the "whirlpool." Sid may be an ignorant slob, but he's no fool, but it is Roddy who winds up being flushed away into the bustling sewer world of Ratropolis. There Roddy meets Rita, an enterprising scavenger...

"What kind of food do rabbits eat? Can you play with a pet mouse? Do rats make good pets? The answers to these questions and more are found in this helpful guide to popular pets for kids. Colorful photographs of rabbits, mice, and rats fill the pages, and they're closely paired with text that explains the basic responsibilities involved in taking care of each type of animal. Fact boxes provide additional information about these cool creatures, and...

Describes the behavior of rats and mice and provides information about how to choose and care for rats and mice as pets.

Text and color photographs describe how to house, feed, and handle a pair of pet mice and the families they produce.

A pet owner's guide to mice, examining the history and characteristics of the rodents; discussing mouse selection and housing requirements, nutrition, and health; and providing information about mouse reproduction and breeding.

Mary has a new pet, a mouse named Pip. When she opens the lid to his box, Pip is off straight into the Grand Hotel. The reader can search for Pip in the pictures.