Lil Ren the Mouse doesn't like trouble. He is bullied but he is keeping it a secret. Instead of telling his friends, he moves to a cozy house on an island. Big Ben the Cat follows him, sneaking in windows and unlocked doors, setting traps all over the place, disturbing the little mouse. Then, one day, a storm starts to brew, and there's a flood. Lil Ren gathers his wood, nails and hammer, hoping to make a strong boat to hold his buddies, even Big Ben. The cat laughs and points his finger at the little mouse as he hammers away Silly Ben called out to his little buddy, "Come and see this silly fuddy-duddy A bit of rain and he has already begun Building a boat instead of having fun." Did Cat wake up and get wise like Lil Ren the mouse? THIS CHARMING STORY EMPOWERS CHILDREN TO ALWAYS DO THE RIGHT THING, AND BE PROUD OF THEMSELVES, EVEN WHEN THEY ARE FACED WITH SOMEONE AS CHALLENGING AS BEN THE CAT EMPOWERING KIDS TO STAND UP FOR OTHERS ILLUSTRATIONS ARE COLORFUL AND ENGAGING