New York: Philomel Books, 1992. First Edition, First Printing. Very Good++/Slipcase-Very Good++. Caldecott Honor Book, no sticker on the jacket. Stated first Impression. Former owner's name in neat block letter on ffe, otherwose unmarked. Jacket has a 1/2" tear at the top of the spine fold This is a warm and entertaining fable of seven tiny creatures who set out to discover the "Something" by the pond--but who each come back with a different answer.

From the Publisher

"It's a pillar," says one. "It's a fan," says another. One by one, the seven blind mice investigate the strange Something by the pond. And one by one, they come back with a different theory. It's only when the seventh mouse goes out-and explores the whole Something-that the mice see the whole truth. Based on a classic Indian tale, Ed Young's beautifully rendered version is a treasure to enjoy again and again.

"Immensely appealing."(The Horn Book, starred review)