Books like Come and Have Fun by Edith Thacher Hurd
In this lively picture book, a curious cat attempts to entice a mouse out of its house. When the mouse finally ventures outside, the cat chases after it, but proves unable to bring the mouse back inside for another play.
First publish date: 1962
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Edith Thacher Hurd
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