On sunny days, he would come out to play.

One day, Rowan found a piece of cheese.

He was so happy, he gave a loud squeak.

But a hawk heard Rowan's squeak and swooped down.

Rowan quickly ran back to his hole in the ground.

Safe in his home, he sighed with relief.

He decided to eat his cheese quietly.

The next day, Rowan came out to play again.

But this time, he made sure to play quietly.

Rowan learned that being loud can sometimes attract unwanted attention.

But he was still the happiest mouse in the meadow.