Children's Picture book. Parable of the Talents. Three mice? left in charge of their boss's corn while he went away. Boss praises the one who used the corn wisely. Lesson with small animal and using gifts. From 1990's/early 2000's?

[Andrea]

I am looking for a children's picture book. It had three mice (I think) that were left in charge of their boss's corn while he went away. The one ate his, another hid his, and the third buried and grew his. When the boss got back he praised the one who used the corn wisely and planted it. Probably from the 1990's/ early 2000's. Thank you in advance!

[Kris]

Andrea, around what year did you read this book?

Can you describe the illustrations - e.g., simple or detailed, realistic or cartoon-like, painted watercolors or bold graphics? Do they remind you of a similar illustrator or picture book author?

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[Lobstergirl, au gratin]

Andrea is still looking and wrote:

"I am looking for a book from the early 2000s or prior. There is a wise older animal (I believe they are mice) who gives gifts (maybe kernels of corn) to a few younger animals. They are given time to do what they think is best with the gift. One sells it for profit, one hides it to keep it, one plants it and it grows. After that time they return to the older animal with their results and the one that had planted is praised... I'm sure it mirrors a parable but cannot find the book or the source. Thank you in advance!"