Stuart Little

Stuart Little, children’s book by E.B. White, published in 1945. The episodic story of the title character, a two-inch-tall boy who resembles a mouse, is noted for its understated humour, graceful wit, and ironic juxtaposition of fantasy and possibility. Despite his diminutive stature—his family is of normal size—Stuart is a dashing picaresque hero who is confident and courageous. His daring escapades include racing a toy boat in a Central Park pond, retrieving his mother’s ring...