A Mouse in the House

In this photographic cat-and-mouse game, a rodent named Henrietta nibbles her way through every room in the house gathering scraps for her nest. Since the house has been decorated and food has been prepared for a birthday celebration, Henrietta's journey is a visual feast. Readers will try to spot Henrietta in each spread--where she is hidden amid household items, toys and party treats--before the cat, hot on her trail, does. The bouncy, rhyming text nicely sets the stage for Henrietta's exploits and provides plenty of verve throughout, though happily the jam-packed pictures mostly speak for themselves. Children will delight in the hide-and-seek challenge, and readers of all ages will enjoy poring over the myriad bright and tasty details. Ages 4-8. (Sept.)