"An abridged edition of a work originally published in hardcover as The many mice of Mr. Brice ... in 1973. Published in different form as The pop-up mice of Mr. Brice ... in 1989"--Page facing title page. This sturdy board-book adaptation of Dr. Seuss's The Many Mice of Mr. Brice shows twenty-six mice in action, introducing the youngest readers to fun words and word play, from dancing and singing, to trombone playing and whisker growing. Written by Dr. Seuss under the pseudonym Theo. LeSeig, with charming illustrations by Roy McKie (illustrator of Ten Apples Up On Top and My Book About Me among others), this is a perfect gift for baby showers, birthdays, and happy occasions of all kinds Series Overview- Big Bright and Early Board Books are super sturdy, simplified board book editions of classic Bright and Early and Beginner Books. And now they are available in a larger trim size! First published in 1996, we have introduced millions of toddlers to classics by Dr. Seuss, P. D. Eastman, Roy McKie, and other beloved author illustrators, in a format just right for them.