18-CHEEP... CHEEP... CHEEP... CHEEP

CHEEP... CHEEP... CHEEP... CHEEP... The next MORNING, we went for a hike through the woods. I tried to keep up with the group, but I kept tripping over rocks and twigs. Did I mention I'm not much of a sports mouse? Gentle Mouse pointed out the different plants along the way. "This is a sugar maple. Its leaf is on the

Canadian flag," he explained. "This is a chestnut tree. Has anyone ever tried a chestnut?" Just then, I saw two beady eyes blinking behind the bushes. "Look, a fox," Gentle Mouse whispered excitedly. I gulped. I was okay with plants, but wild animals weren't exactly my cup of cheddar. They can be a little scary. No, make that downright terrifying! I scampered past the fox. Gentle Mouse was busy pointing out other