Trubloff (Piper Picture Books)

Trubloff the mouse lives with his family in the village inn but dreams of becoming the greatest balalaika player in the whole country. So one night, when everyone is asleep, he runs away to join a band of gypsy musicians who promise to teach him to play. Trubloff’s poor family are overcome with worry, but in the end, it’s Trubloff’s gift for music that saves them all.