Julian is a mouse who is perfectly happy avoiding other animals. They seem to just get in the way, and sometimes even try to eat him! But one day, Julian has an unexpected dinner guest...

Rising star Joe Todd-Stanton brings his unique, modern illustration style to an inversion of the classic Aesop Fable of The Lion and the Mouse, as Julian the Mouse learns that sometimes, having a friend over for dinner can be just the right amount of variety in your day.

When the fox tries to sneak into Julian's burrow for a tasty bite of mouse, it finds itself stuck headfirst in Julian's front door! At first alarmed and wary, they soon find themselves having a lovely dinner together, and it's not long before each realizes that they have found in the other a lifelong friend.

"A picture book as warm as a candle-lit burrow." - The Guardian

"Author Joe Todd-Stanton shines a light on loneliness and the benefits of friendship even between two unlikely animals." - Kids Book Review

"A brilliant book with absolutely stunning illustrations. They are so detailed with bursts of colour. They really capture the readers imagination." - Inclusive_childrens_book on Instagram