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Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 1998 · Est. 1 min read-aloud
The Lion and the Mouse
By Gail Herman, Lisa McCue (Illustrator)
A tiny mouse faces a giant lion's dilemma. Can the smallest save the mightiest?
3.9/5 Goodreads · 199 ratings
32 pages· 88 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
In a jungle where size reigns supreme, a daring mouse encounters a mighty lion in peril. As danger looms, the mouse must prove that courage and cleverness can outshine sheer strength. Can this tiny creature rescue the King of the Jungle and change the course of their fates? Discover a heartwarming tale of unexpected heroism and friendship in this retelling of a timeless fable, perfect for young readers taking their first steps into the world of books.
From the publisher
“Little Mouse. Big Lion. Big, big trouble. Who will save the mouse? Who willsave the lion?” This simple retelling of the classic Aesop fable will be atreat for kids and their parents as an adventurous mouse proves that even smallcreatures are capable of great deeds–like rescuing the King of the Jungle.With big, bold illustrations by Lisa McCue and large type, this Early Stepinto Reading book is perfect for kids just beginning to learn how to read.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 88
- Reading age
- 4–6
- Audience
- Early Reader
- Lexile
- 270L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 0.7
- F&P level
- ~I
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 31592
Publication
- Published
- September 29, 1998
- First published
- September 1, 1998
- Publisher
- Random House Books for Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780679886747
- LCCN
- 2002014817
- OCLC
- 50669143
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