White Ridge Wood Mouse by Thornton Burgess is a charming and educational story about the adventures of a little tree mouse named White Ridge. Living in the forest, he learns a lot of interesting things about his environment and how important it is to be smart and thrifty. The author skillfully weaves into the story important lessons about life in nature, friendship and interaction with other inhabitants of the forest. This book entices readers of all ages with its charming plot and useful morals.