The Lion & the Mouse
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2009

The Lion & the Mouse

Written by Jerry Pinkney

A mouse saves a lion, proving kindness knows no size.

4.9/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 24,575 ratings
40 pages· ~490L
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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.

Awards

Caldecott Medal (2010)The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (2009)Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor (2010)
At a glance
Format
Pages
40
Reading age
3–5
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~490L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.3
F&P level
~M
Publication
Published
September 1, 2009
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
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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