Magic Mouse behaves erradically

Wtih increasing frequency all clicks on the MM are like right clicks, i.e. produces a drop down menu to, cut, past, open new window, etc. I can't open windows, close windows, etc. I have an iMac, 2011, running 10.7.5. Mouse was working great until about two weeks ago.
Here's what I've done to remedy problem:
Changed batteries (battery life shows 91%)
Cleaned tracking surface
Cleaned the senors.
Turned bluetooth off and on to try to establish a new connection.
Moved the cordless phone (read there could possible interference with the frequencies)
I reset the PRAM, twice
Final note, my 4 year-old was using computer to watch a video and I first noticed the problem when I tried to select a new video. I've looked at the settings and I don't see anything amiss. I don't know if she could have done something to the mouse.
Thank you.
Rhonda

Hi Barry
Thanks, but I've already tried that one. No joy.
Also reset the SMC, no joy there either.
Had the same effect when used on two seperate MBP's.
Jeff

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