After country mouse Toby hitches a ride to town in Farmer Harris's old white truck, he meets town mouse Sophie who is doing something amazing-she's reading a book. He's fascinated and wants to learn more, but sees Farmer Harris loading his truck, so he rushes to catch his ride home. During supper, he tells his family about Sophie, books and the library. At bedtime, a disapproving Papa warns Toby about the dangers of leaving the farm, but the curious Toby cannot resist the lure of books and adventure. Ages 4-8