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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2009
The Lion & the Mouse
A mouse saves a lion, proving kindness knows no size.
40 pages
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Bookroo's summary
In the heart of the African Serengeti, a mighty lion spares a tiny mouse, unaware that this act of mercy will soon be repaid. When the lion is ensnared by a poacher's trap, the mouse's courage and cleverness become his salvation. This wordless tale unfolds through stunning illustrations, revealing how even the smallest creature can make a monumental impact. Can the mouse's bravery change the fate of the King of the Jungle? Discover a timeless lesson in this beautifully reimagined fable of unexpected friendship and the power of kindness.
From the publisher
In this wordless retelling of an Aesop fable set in the African Serengeti, an adventuresome mouse proves that even small creatures are capable of great deeds when she rescues the King of the Jungle.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 40
- Reading age
- 3–5
- Audience
- Picture
What readers & critics say
Reviews
4.9
out of 7
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The fine print
Book details
Publication
- Published
- September 1, 2009
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
- Text details
- The text was set in Old Claude LP, and the display type was handlettered.
- Illustration details
- The full-color artwork for this book has been prepared using pencil, watercolor, and colored pencils on paper.
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780316013567
- LCCN
- 2008043852
- OCLC
- 670104145
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