Mouse is Hungry! (Mouse the Cat)

Mouse is Hungry!
A Funny Story About Patience for Toddlers Ages 2–5

Mouse is hungry. Very, very hungry.

The problem? It's not time to eat yet.

"Is it snack time?" asks Mouse.

"Not yet," say her friends.

But waiting is hard when your tummy is rumbling.

Join everyone's favorite not-so-big cat in another laugh-out-loud adventure as Mouse learns that sometimes the hardest thing in the world is being patient. Filled with humor, lovable characters, and colorful illustrations, Mouse is Hungry helps toddlers explore waiting, self-control, and emotional regulation in a gentle, age-appropriate way—with plenty of giggles along the way.

Perfect for bedtime, storytime, classroom read-alouds, or anytime your little one needs a reminder that good things are worth waiting for.

Perfect for parents searching for:

• Funny books for toddlers ages 2–5

• Books about patience and waiting for toddlers

• Read-aloud picture books for preschoolers

• Social-emotional learning books for young children

• Children's books about self-control and emotional regulation

• Funny cat books and animal picture books

• Bedtime stories for preschoolers

If your child loves Goodnight Moon, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Duck & Goose, Moo Baa La La La, Grumpy Monkey, or Pete the Cat, they'll love Mouse and her playful adventures.

Why Parents Love Mouse the Cat™

✔ Funny, engaging story children ask to hear again and again

✔ Short, read-aloud-friendly text perfect for bedtime, storytime, and mealtime reading

✔ Helps children understand patience, waiting, and self-control

✔ Relatable toddler emotions presented through a lovable cat character

✔ Bright, colorful illustrations that bring Mouse's adventures to life

✔ Gentle social-emotional learning woven naturally into the story

The Mouse the Cat™ series explores friendship, patience, emotions, and family through the everyday adventures of a not-so-big cat in a very big world. Designed especially for toddlers and preschoolers ages 2–5, these laugh-out-loud stories combine humor, heart, and memorable characters children love to revisit again and again.

Bonus content included in every Mouse the Cat™ book!

Each book includes exclusive bonus pages with extra giggles and surprises for little readers.

In this story: Enjoy Mouse's favorite feline knock-knock jokes!

Collect the entire Mouse the Cat™ series:

• My Name is MOUSE!

• Mouse is Hungry!

• Mouse Plays Hide and Seek!

• Mouse Makes a Friend!

• Mouse Makes a Mess!

Snuggle up, giggle together, and discover why there's never been a cat quite like Mouse!™