Welcome are the reissues of Anatole along with Anatole and the Cat, by Eve Titus and illustrated by Paul Galdone. The charming French mouse must find a way to support his family by becoming the unknown taster at a famous cheese factory. With an unparalleled palate he is responsible for making the best cheese in all of Paris. A Caldecott Honor book, the charm of these stories is timeless.

Eve Titus was the author of numerous bestselling and beloved children's books, including the Anatole books and many chapter books about a mouse detective--Basil of Baker Street. Ms. Titus pased away in 2002.
Paul Galdone illustrated nearly three hundred books during his long career, many of which he also retold. His renditions of nursery tales such as The Little Red Hen, and Three Little Kittens have become classics. He illustrated nearly all of Ms. Titus' books, winning a Caldecott Honor award for both Anatole and Anatole and the Cat. Mr. Galdone passed away in 1986.

Anatole is the happiest, most contented mouse in all of Paris. He is Vice-President in charge of Cheese Tasting at Duvall's cheese factory. He works in secret at night--the people at Duvall have no idea their mysterious taster is really a mouse! So M'sieu Duvall thinks nothing of bringing his pet cat to the factory...

Clever Anatole must act to protect his job, and his life! He must do what no mouse has done before--find a way to bell the cat. Bonne chance, Anatole!

Publisher: Random House Children's Books
Distributor: Random House, Inc.
Publication Date: 11-14-2006
Pages: 40
Measurements: 10.19in X 7.38in X .33in X .625lb