- a rat’s father comes to visit his messy home in a hole under Boston
- Mooch cleans up out of respect & love for his father, but returns to his preference [of disorder] after father leaves
- vintage illustrations in browns & yellows
Type: picture book
Ages: 3-7
Author: Marjorie Weinman Sharmat
Illustrator: Ben Shecter
This is a simple tale that likely will have young ones giggling at how messy Mooch the rat is. He and his father love each other, and the story shows how each considers the other.
A safe choice if you stumble upon a copy of it. Happy reading!