The Pied Piper of Hamelin is a magical tale of a town plagued by rats. When the townspeople fail to get rid of them, a mysterious figure, the Pied Piper, offers to help in exchange for 1,000 gilders. He plays his enchanted flute, leading the rats into the river to drown. But when the mayor refuses to pay, the Piper seeks revenge by leading the children of the town away with his music. The lesson? Keep your promises, or face dire consequences. A captivating story that teaches children the importance of honesty and integrity. A word-for-word audio read-along is included with this book. See the copyright page for instructions.