Barnaby's Secret Map
A mouse drops his tiny map of hidden crumbs, and the boy who finds it learns it is a map of his own bedroom.
Ages 4 to 64 minute read10 illustrated pages
Barnaby the mouse worked hard. He drew a special tiny map. His tiny pencil stub made tiny lines on the paper. He wanted to find yummy crumbs hidden in the house.
Suddenly, Jonas looked down. He saw Barnaby with his map! Barnaby heard Jonas and quickly ran. He left his special tiny map behind.
Jonas carefully picked up the tiny map. It was so small! What could this be? He wondered who drew it and why.
Jonas looked at the map. It showed big furniture like his bed. It showed tiny tunnels too. It was a map of his own room!
Barnaby watched from a small crack. He was worried. His map was gone. How could he find the yummy crumbs now?
Jonas traced a path on the map. It went under his bed. He looked under his bed. He found a tiny, old bread crumb!
Barnaby saw Jonas look under the bed. He watched Jonas find the crumb. Jonas had his map, but he was finding things too. Barnaby had an idea!
Barnaby was brave. He ran out and squeaked at Jonas. Jonas looked up. He was surprised, but then he smiled. He knew Barnaby wanted his map back.
Jonas held out the tiny map. Barnaby scurried over and gently took it. Barnaby was so proud and happy to have his special map again.
Barnaby pointed to a spot on the map, then to the kitchen! Jonas smiled. He left a tiny cheese crumb on the floor for Barnaby. Now they shared a special secret.
The end.
Talk about it after reading
- How did Jonas figure out the map showed his room?
- Why was Barnaby brave to come out and squeak?
- If you drew a map of your room, what treasures would it show?
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