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Trubloff, The Mouse who wanted to play the Balalaika _____ Written and illustrated by John Burningham _____ Trubloff was a mouse who lived in Central Europe. He lived in an inn, and watched the Gypsy customers play the Balalaika, an instrument similar to a guitar. A mouse craftsman made him a Balalaika, and he went off with the Gypsies to learn to play. When he returned home, his brothers and sisters learned to play instruments, and they formed a band to play at the inn. Charming pictures. _____ First Random House Edition, 1965. Hard pictorial cover, 8-5/8 x 10-3/4 inches, c. 42 pages. _____ Ex school district library. No pockets, but has school markings. Slight wear to corners. No tears or writing, other than school identifications. _____ Buyer to pay shipping and handling. Under 2 lb.
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