When a poor old tailor receives an order from the town mayor to sew a beautiful waistcoat, he is overcome with joy, but he is old and sickly and unable to complete the task. While he is sick a family of tiny mice cut and sew the magnificent coat. Beatrix Potter with her pastel illustrations bring her charming critters to life and so another wonderful, adventure begins. A truly delightful tale. Recommended by The Gunston Trust for Nonviolvence in Children's Literature. Ages 5 - 8.