Mice's Winter Adventure

Morning light slipped through the tiny round window above Milo's bed. Milo sat up quickly

and remembered their saving for Christmas plan. Minnie pushed aside her blanket and

listened to the quiet house. He told her today they would start gathering food and

treats. Excitement mixed with worry fluttered inside both their chests.

Milo took the pouch from its hook beside the door. He lifted the latch and pulled the wooden

door inward. The edge moved slightly, then stopped against something solid and cold.

Milo tried again harder and felt the door refuse to budge. Unease crept over

him as the house suddenly felt quiet. Minnie came closer and pressed her paws against the