An unlikely duo. A secret mouse army. One epic battle for home.
Willow is a sleek black cat with high standards and zero interest in making friends with Rocky, the giant, goofy Goldendoodle she lives with. Rocky, on the other hand, thinks Willow is his absolute best friend in the whole world, whether she likes it or not.
When a daring gray mouse crashes into their living room and leads them both through a hole in the basement wall, they stumble into something neither of them expected: a secret underground mouse kingdom, ruled by the Mouse King, a cunning little villain in a golden crown who has spent months plotting to take over the house and drive the humans out for good.
Suddenly, Willow is trapped. Then Rocky is captured. And the only way either of them gets out is if they start working together.
Kids and parents will love this story because it delivers:
- A hilarious odd-couple friendship between a sarcastic cat and an endlessly cheerful dog
- An immersive and thrilling underground adventure
- A villain young readers will love to root against
- A satisfying, funny, and touching ending that celebrates loyalty and bravery
- A cliffhanger finish that sets up the next adventure and leaves kids begging for more
Perfect for children ages 5 to 10, this read-aloud animal adventure brings together the humor of classic buddy stories and the excitement of a protecting their home. Whether your child is obsessed with dogs, crazy about cats, or just loves a good story with plenty of action and heart, Rocky & Willow vs. The Mouse King is a book they will come back to again and again.
With characters that leap off the page, laugh-out-loud banter, and a climactic showdown that builds to a breathless finale, this is the kind of children's book that becomes a family favorite fast.
Great for: children's animal books, funny read-alouds, dog and cat books for kids, friendship stories for children, bedtime stories, books about teamwork for kids, adventure books for early readers, storytime favorites
If your child loves animals, adventure, and stories about unlikely friendships, Rocky and Willow are waiting to meet them.
