Cause and effect of one's actions are played out as Sophie tests her boundaries and earns repeated time outs. She throws her dinner on the floor-twice. She dumps the neatly folded laundry out of the basket-twice. With each second infraction, Sophie's parents put her in a lonely time-out. Tables turn when Sophie grabs Granny's glasses, despite being asked not to. Putting down the picture book she was sharing, Granny gives herself a time-out. It's more than Sophie can bear, and she returns the glasses and settles next to Granny on the couch for her read-aloud session. Typical toddler behavior and its consequences are both believable and entertaining in this decidedly human family of mice. (Ages 1-4)

Sophie means to be a good little mouse, but she just can't resist testing the limits with her patient parents and grandmother.

Eat supper? More fun to throw it on the floor.
Fold the laundry? More fun to knock over the pile.
Read with Grandma? More fun to steal her glasses.
And then it's time out for Sophie!

Rosemary Wells has created a memorable new character, ready to take her place next to Max and Ruby, Yoko, and Noisy Nora. Sophie's adorable antics will strike a chord with children and parents alike.