Ratoncito Pérez - Spanish

Squeak, squeak! In a cozy little box of cookies lived a tiny mouse. He was a very special mouse. His name was Ratoncito Pérez. When the moon was shining bright in the big, dark sky, his adventure would begin. He had a very important job to do. His job was to help all the wonderful children in the world. This is the story of Ratoncito Pérez, the little tooth mouse. He would wiggle his nose, twitch his whiskers, and get ready for his mission. It was a very secret mission, full of quiet tiptoes and happy surprises.

A long, long time ago, on May 17th, 1894, there was a little king named Buby. King Buby was just a little boy, and he lost his very first tooth! Wiggle, wiggle, and out it came. He was so excited. He was also a little bit worried. That night, his mommy told him to put the tiny white tooth under his big, soft pillow. While the little king was sleeping, Ratoncito Pérez tiptoed into the big palace. He was so quiet, quiet as a whisper. He wore a little straw hat and carried a little red bag. He climbed up, up, up the big bed. He found the tooth, put it in his bag, and left a shiny, round coin as a surprise.

When King Buby woke up, he looked under his pillow. What did he find? He found the shiny coin and smiled a big, happy smile. Ratoncito Pérez takes the teeth to keep them safe and sound. He leaves a gift to show that losing a tooth is not scary at all. It is a sign that you are growing up big and strong. Today, the little mouse still visits children in Spain and many other places. He reminds everyone that even the smallest, tiniest creatures can bring the biggest joy. The story of Ratoncito Pérez helps us dream of sweet, secret adventures happening right under our pillows.