The Lion and the Mice
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2011 · Est. 1 min read-aloud

The Lion and the Mice

Written by Rebecca Emberley · Illustrated by Ed Emberley

Part of the I Like to Read series

A mouse promises to help a caged lion. Can she keep her word?

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24 pages· 113 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud· 240L
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In a vibrant twist on Aesop's fable, a stylish mouse finds herself trapped with a caged lion at the zoo. She pleads for freedom, promising future aid. Skeptical, the lion releases her. That night, the mouse returns with her equally dapper friends to unlock the lion's cage, proving that even the smallest creatures can be mighty allies. Will their friendship endure beyond this daring rescue?

From the publisher

In this color-drenched interpretation of Aesop’s fable, a mouse, in colorful attire suitable for a night on the town, finds herself trapped by a caged lion in the city zoo. The mouse begs to be released and promises to help the lion one day. The lion is skeptical but releases her nonetheless. Later that night, the mouse returns with mouse friends–as spiffily attired as she herself–and together they unlock the lion’s cage and prove that “little mice can be big friends.” An I Like to Read(R) book. Guided Reading Level E.

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Reading levels
ATOS
0.6
F&P level
~H
Scholastic level
E
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
155267
Publication
Published
August 1, 2011
Publisher
Holiday House
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780823423576

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