Dusty A. Mouse is a special mouse with a bit of a problem. She makes a new friend that makes Dusty's problem much easier to handle and she becomes confident and brave. Lessons to be learned from Dusty A. Mouse include not letting a disability get in the way of having fun, it is okay to be different and use the tools you need to get through a situation, and accepting others differences. Other themes you may find in this very sweet story are friends, bullying, family, and bravery.