The Cat and the Mouse and the Runaway Train

By Peter Bently,

Book cover of The Cat and the Mouse and the Runaway Train

Book description

From the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize comes a pacy rhyming adventure, perfect for any child who loves trains.

When a naughty little mouse steals cheese from the station master, a battle between cat and mouse follows! But they put their differences aside when a big, red steam…

Shepherd is reader supported. When you buy books, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Why read it?

1 author picked The Cat and the Mouse and the Runaway Train as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Okay, so this book isn’t exactly laugh-out-loud funny, but it’s a wonderful read-aloud. I’m usually not a fan of rhyming picture books, but this book is definitely an exception because of its exuberant and perfect poetry. The cat in this book is pretty sweet—with utterly adorable eyebrows!—and it’s nice to see a good-natured cat making friends with a mouse.

From Nicola's list on funny picture books about cats.

Want books like The Cat and the Mouse and the Runaway Train?

Our community of 10,000+ authors has personally recommended 77 books like The Cat and the Mouse and the Runaway Train.

Browse books like The Cat and the Mouse and the Runaway Train

5 book lists we think you will like!

Interested in cats, India, and Europe?

10,000+ authors have recommended their favorite books and what they love about them. Browse their picks for the best books about cats, India, and Europe.

Cats Explore 187 books about cats
India Explore 438 books about India
Europe Explore 884 books about Europe