The Lion Inside

Written by Rachel Bright · Illustrated by Jim Field

Part of the Rachel Bright Picture series

A mouse and a lion form an unlikely friendship that helps them both find their true voice.

5.1/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 3,721 ratings

32 pages· 593 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· AD600L

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Bookroo's summary

A small mouse, feeling insecure, sets out to learn how to roar from a mighty lion. But in a twist, the lion fears mice! As they confront their fears, an unlikely friendship blossoms, revealing that courage and strength lie within us all. Can they both find the bravery they seek?

From the publisher

“That day they BOTH learned That, no matter your size, We all have a mouse AND a lion inside.” A mouse feels small and insecure and determines that what he needs to do is learn how to roar like a lion. He knows he has to act brave when he approaches a lion to learn how. In a hilarious turn of events, the lion is afraid of mice! The mouse comforts the lion, they become friends, and we learn that there’s a lion and a mouse inside all of us. The inspiring text by Rachel Bright and the fun, bold illustrations by Jim Field teach young readers an important lesson. Regardless of how big or mighty we are, we can all live our dreams and do what we want to do. Fans of Aesop’s “The Lion and the Mouse” will enjoy The Lion Inside!

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Words: 593
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD600L

Themes & topics

Books about lions Books about facing fears Books about bravery Books about friendship Books about mice

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“If you want things to change, you first have to change YOU!" This little mouse, tired of feeling small and insignificant determines that in order to be seen and make friends he needs to be more like the ever-popular lion... he needs to learn to roar! Conquering his fear of becoming the lion's dinner he goes looking for a teacher and finds a friend! The illustrations for this book are totally awesome and utterly expressive, and I love the rhyme scheme!”

Marmee

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