Mr. and Mrs. Homeowner have a mouse in their house, and they want it gone. Big chief mouse-catcher, Mr. Bosh, and assistant mouse-catcher, Mr. Bumble, arrive on the scene. They try all the old tricks: setting a trap, bringing in a (big!) cat, inviting an elephant around ... but the mouse is always one-step ahead.
"In this amusing story, a resourceful mouse is able to outwit two mice-catchers who are not very good at their jobs. The tale begins when the catchers, Mr. Bosh, who is light brown-skinned with a black broomstick moustache, and Mr. Bumble, white, show up at the wrong house, and things don't really get any better from there. Traps are set and various animals, including a tiger and an elephant, are brought in to try and catch the mouse, but to no avail. The incompetence of the catchers eventually leads to a much bigger catastrophe than having a mouse in the house. Ayto's colorful, expressive illustrations perfectly complement this fun tale. The art is cartoonish and childlike, with long, strong lines and vibrant colors.
