Small mouse — big hero! Here is the story of Despereaux for early readers, featuring exciting images from the film.

Filled with lushly colored illustrations, this enticing tale follows Despereaux’s adventures from the mouse world, where he is born, to the castle library, the princess’s chambers, and even the rat-filled dungeon. With the love of Princess Pea and the friendship of a unique rat named Roscuro, Despereaux becomes a hero and saves the day! This hugely engaging story about a tiny mouse is based on THE TALE OF DESPEREAUX, the animated adventure from Universal Pictures, which was inspired by Kate DiCamillo’s Newbery Medal-winning classic.