Meet Maisy the mouse at the third in a series of interactive story times at Port Discovery this Saturday.

"Story Time With Maisy" presents tales from the Maisy books by Lucy Cousins. The books, which have been developed into a television series on Nick Jr., feature an adventurous little mouse with whom young children can relate.

Along with brightly colored illustrations, each book has Maisy learning new things about the world.

The Port Discovery event, which is geared toward toddlers and preschoolers, offers up to three stories read by Maisy herself. (The number of stories depends on the age of the children who attend and their level of attentiveness.) The stories are Maisy's Bedtime, Dr. Maisy and the seasonal Maisy Makes Gingerbread.

As a tie-in to the event's subject, a rat and a chinchilla will be brought to Port Discovery from the Baltimore Zoo for educational observation, meaning children can see them up-close and talk to their handler.

The event will begin at 11 a.m. at 35 Market Place. Call 410-864-2716.