Why should I read this book? Let's meet Tommy, the field mouse! For a long time, Tommy lived far away in a big, grassy field. He loved zooming through the tall blades and hiding under the big rocks. But then, one morning, the air turned sharp and cold, and the ground went hard. Winter was coming quickly, and Tommy knew that he needed to find a safe, warm, and perfect place to build his cozy home before the first snow fell. Tommy scurried and scurried until he finally found the best place ever: a spot right inside a big, quiet house! He discovered a secret space nestled within the wall, filled with soft fluff and wonderful warmth. It was safe from the cold wind and secure from all the big outdoor dangers. He worked very hard to build a tiny, round nest that was snug and sound, wrapping himself in softness. This new house was full of strange and wonderful things, especially today. This special day was called Thanksgiving. Tommy didn't know exactly what Thanksgiving meant, but he noticed that the humans in the house were very busy and very, very happy. They kept saying "thank you" and making lots of warm, happy noises. Tommy wondered what they were thankful for when he was just thankful for his soft, warm new nest. Oh, the smells! The air in the big house was thick with the most delicious, sweet scent of cooking he had ever smelled. Tommy could smell the warm, sweet aroma of pumpkin pie, the soft, fluffy scent of bread, and something rich and savory that made his whiskers twitch with curiosity. He knew the big, loud kitchen was too dangerous to explore, so he just quietly enjoyed all the yummy aromas that drifted right into his safe wall. Outside, the harsh wind howled and shook the bare tree branches, but Tommy didn't care at all. He didn't have to worry about big, hungry foxes or silent, swooping owls finding him, or cold rain soaking his soft fur. His new home was a little fortress, a warm, soft castle just for him. He remembered how cold and scary the field was, and he felt a huge burst of gratefulness for the strong, protective walls around him. So, on this special day of thanks, Tommy decided he needed his own very tiny feast to celebrate. He knew he couldn't eat the big, messy human food, but maybe, just maybe, he could find one perfect crumb, or one dropped sunflower seed. He poked his nose out from his safe little nest. This was Tommy's very first Thanksgiving in his own, secure, and loving new home, and he was ready to celebrate.