The Lion and the Mouse
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1980 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

The Lion and the Mouse

Written by Aesop

A lion's life depends on a tiny mouse's promise.

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32 pages· 536 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· ~460L
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Bookroo's summary

In a lush jungle, a lion cub spares a mouse, doubting its worth. But when the mighty lion finds himself ensnared, the mouse's promise of friendship is put to the test. Can the smallest creature save the king of the jungle? This retelling of a classic fable explores the unexpected power of friendship and the value of all creatures, great and small. Discover how a tiny mouse might hold the key to the lion's freedom in this beautifully illustrated tale.

From the publisher

An Aesop fable about the value of all- great and small- retold and illustrated by the legendary European artist Bernadette Watts. When a lion cub spares the life of a mouse, the smallest animal of all promises his friendship to the king of the jungle. The lion doubts that a mouse could ever help him… until he finds himself trapped with no way of escape. Bernadette Watts brings this well-loved fable about the value of friendship in all shapes and sizes to life in luxurious illustrations.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
536
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~460L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.1
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
41529
Publication
Published
March 1, 2007
First published
February 1, 1980
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780735821293

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