With signature wit and whimsy, the inimitable Daniel Pinkwater
introduces an eccentric, endearing babysitter every child will wish they
could have.
Nick and Maxine live in a tall building with one apartment on top of
another. So when they look out their window and see a little house they
never knew was there, of course they must visit (especially when their
parents tell them not to!). Going through the boiler room, they're
amazed to find to a secret backyard with a garden, a porch, and a statue
of a cat. And they're even more amazed when that cat starts to talk. . .
. Welcome to the world of Mrs. Noodlekugel, where felines converse and
serve cookies and tea, vision-impaired mice join the party (but may put
crumbs up their noses), and children in search of funny adventures are
drawn by the warm smell of gingerbread and the promise of magical
surprises.