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Mouse & Lion
From the illustrator of the classic edition of Snow-White and the Seven Dwarfs
On a ridge above the Kalihari,
Lion naps, until Mouse bumbles into him,
willy-nilly, startling him awake.
After a show of teeth, Lion is softened
by Mouse's pledge of loyalty
and sets him free.
When a cold moon brings a humbling lesson,
Lion comes to recognize
Mouse's keen skill, and deeper kindness.
Mou...more
On a ridge above the Kalihari,
Lion naps, until Mouse bumbles into him,
willy-nilly, startling him awake.
After a show of teeth, Lion is softened
by Mouse's pledge of loyalty
and sets him free.
When a cold moon brings a humbling lesson,
Lion comes to recognize
Mouse's keen skill, and deeper kindness.
Mou...more
Hardcover, 32 pages
Published
October 1st 2011
by Michael di Capua Books
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When I first heard of another retelling of this Aesop fable, I wondered what could be contributed that hadn't yet been done. When Rand Burkert and Nancy Ekholm Burkert combine their talents, the answer is - plenty!
Mouse & Lion by Rand Burkert, illustrated by Nancy Ekholm Burkert, is a retelling of the classic Aesop's fable, set in the area between Namibia and Botswana.
While Lion naps on a ridge above the Kalihari, Mouse bumbles into him,
startling him awake. After a show of teeth and the rea...more
Mouse & Lion by Rand Burkert, illustrated by Nancy Ekholm Burkert, is a retelling of the classic Aesop's fable, set in the area between Namibia and Botswana.
While Lion naps on a ridge above the Kalihari, Mouse bumbles into him,
startling him awake. After a show of teeth and the rea...more
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Aesop’s fable about a mouse and lion is one of the most beloved and most retold stories, the most recent of note being Jerry Pinkney’s “The Lion & the Mouse,” which won the Caldecott Medal.
Now, another Caldecott honoree, artist Nancy Ekholm Burkert, has taken on this fable with the help of writer Rand Burkert.
Set on the continent of Africa, in a relatively unexplored area bordered Botswana and Namibia, the story of “Mouse & Lion” unfolds.
One day, as Mouse is...more
Aesop’s fable about a mouse and lion is one of the most beloved and most retold stories, the most recent of note being Jerry Pinkney’s “The Lion & the Mouse,” which won the Caldecott Medal.
Now, another Caldecott honoree, artist Nancy Ekholm Burkert, has taken on this fable with the help of writer Rand Burkert.
Set on the continent of Africa, in a relatively unexplored area bordered Botswana and Namibia, the story of “Mouse & Lion” unfolds.
One day, as Mouse is...more
Mouse and Lion is Rand Burkert’s retelling of Aesop’s famous fable. While hurrying home, small Mouse walks over what he believes to be a mountain. Instead it is a sleeping Lion who awakens angrily. Lion contemplates eating Mouse, but after Mouse shows his skills of jumping and a promise of loyalty, Lion lets Mouse go. A long while passes without any interaction between our two characters. One day Lion is caught in a human trap. Mouse finds him sad and defeated and, remembering his promise, Mouse...more
This is a story that will really tug at your heart strings. I love that the little guy saves the great King Lion and proves his worth in the kingdom. This seems cliché to me know, but I do think this is a great theme for children. They are smaller than adults, but that is not to mean that they have less worth than the rest of humanity in the kingdom. It has this hope for the readers and for all people who consider themselves the mice in the story. Also, for those readers who see themselves as th...more
Grade/interest level: preK-3rd
Reading level: 570L
Genre: Fable
Main Characters: Mouse and Lion
Setting: African wild
POV: Narrator
Summary:
This book is an adaptation of an Aesop's Fable. In this book the two characters are a small mouse and a regal lion. In the introductory event, the mouse is first caught by the lion when he mistakes the lion for a mountain to climb over. The mouse talks his way out of being eaten by showing bravery and promising the king lion that he will someday be of service to t...more
Reading level: 570L
Genre: Fable
Main Characters: Mouse and Lion
Setting: African wild
POV: Narrator
Summary:
This book is an adaptation of an Aesop's Fable. In this book the two characters are a small mouse and a regal lion. In the introductory event, the mouse is first caught by the lion when he mistakes the lion for a mountain to climb over. The mouse talks his way out of being eaten by showing bravery and promising the king lion that he will someday be of service to t...more
The title of this book lets readers know on whom the story's focus will be in this retelling of the classic Aesop's fable set in the area between Namibia and Botswana. A four-striped African grass mouse accidentally climbs over a lion because he thinks the slumbering beast is a mountain. Amused by the mouse's antics and personality, the Lion lets him go free. A year later, the Lion accidentally is ensnared in a net, and the Mouse uses his teeth to bite through the snare. In appreciation, the Lio...more
Another tale of Aesop and the tale of how the animals can help each other and show compassion. Best for grades 2nd and up. It is a bit long for K-1. This one would be a nice pair to Pinkney's Lion and Mouse. I liked the retelling with a different twist to it. I enjoyed the end note about the author and illustrator going to Africa to do research and telling more about each of the animals and the setting of the story.
A good addition to my collection.
PW's Best Children's Books 2011
The Lion &...more
A good addition to my collection.
PW's Best Children's Books 2011
The Lion &...more
I always thought the Mouse had the larger role in this story...although most titles reflect Royalty before Subjects...
The Mouse in this story has racing stripes -- it looks like a chipmunk -- but apparently "Rhahdomys pumilio" is an African species (you can visit a colony at the Bronx Zoo, if you are interested!). He shows a healthy respect/caution for the Lion (I like that he backs away without shaking or kissing the extended Royal's paw...)
Sure to be compared to Pinkney's Caldecott winning ver...more
The Mouse in this story has racing stripes -- it looks like a chipmunk -- but apparently "Rhahdomys pumilio" is an African species (you can visit a colony at the Bronx Zoo, if you are interested!). He shows a healthy respect/caution for the Lion (I like that he backs away without shaking or kissing the extended Royal's paw...)
Sure to be compared to Pinkney's Caldecott winning ver...more
A visual feast for the eyes in the simple retelling of a beloved Aesop fable. The artwork is a thing of beauty, displaying the timeless talents of Nancy Ekholm Burkert, a style reminiscent of detailed animal sketches. Rand Burkert retools this story in away that is accessible for young readers, watching an unlikely friendship forge between a tiny mouse and a regal lion. Recommended for ages four and up.
I once heard this tale told by Diane Ferlatte, a great storyteller, and have told it myself. It's a little different than what I've told, but that is part of the delight of old, old tales. This telling is solid, not too many words and soft, pretty illustrations. I would have given it higher stars if it had been more lilting prose, or a more engaging read-aloud: repetitive text perhaps?
This is a gorgeous retelling of the classic Aesop fable. The illustrations and overall design are the highlight; finely-detailed colored pencil and watercolor pictures put us close-up to "King Lion" and the mouse and also zoom out to show the African landscape. Embellishments to the original text make sense and do not distract from the story. The moral is not included but implied.
Nov 23, 2011
Mundie Moms & Mundie Kids
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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mundie-kids-reviews
A wonderful re-telling of the classic Aesop Fable- Lion & the Mouse story. I enjoyed this beautifully illustrated story, as Rand pays tribute to the courageous, little mouse. This story proves that no matter how big or little you are, you can do anything you set your mind to as long as you're brave enough to try.
I've seen many versions of this popular fable brought to life, but this is now one of my favorites. The illustrations are BEAUTIFUL, and the storytelling is very well done. I also love how the author chose to give the character of Mouse top-billing for a change, 'since he does the most work in the story.' :)
To me, what makes children's literature such a pleasure to read is often times the art work. This Aesop tale has been told so many times, but I had to give this book 5 stars because of the especially good artwork of Nancy Ekholm Burkert. It is a visual feast!
This classic Aesop fable is told with exceptional ease. The story focuses more on Mouse than other versions, even giving him top billing in the title. Mouse scampers right over Lion before he even realizes he is not a mountain. And as the tale goes, Lion grants Mouse a reprieve from being eaten and sends him on his way. In this story, Lion is captured in a hunter’s net and Mouse gnaws him free. Set in Africa, this story features a four-striped African grass mouse rather than the expected little...more
While I still prefer Jerry Pinkney's wordless (almost) version, this is a quite lovely retelling of the Aesop's fable. An endnote explains why they chose to put Mouse first in the title - he IS the star of the show, after all!
Wow, the art is delicately beautiful. At first, I wasn't overly impressed about the story, but I loved the story about how the book was developed. I love the author's choice to put the mouse front and center, even in the title.
I was surprised to see another version of this story after the well-received Pinkney book. But this version certainly holds its own. The story has a fresh and original voice and the illustrations are stunning.
Beautiful retelling of "The Lion and the Mouse," and mouse is quite a little character! The illustrations are stunning. I adore the last page with the message, "That day, such small things made him happy."
Sep 02, 2011
Christine
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Shelves:
fables-folk-and-fairy-tales,
childrens-picture
Amazing illustrations accompany the text of a retelling of Aesop's fable that gives Mouse "top billing." I would definitely recommend this for anyone looking for a retelling of this tale.
Beautiful illustration that was bright and cheerful. The storyline has a great moral behind it. Kids need to learn to help out other people. The pictures and story where perfect for kids of all ages. It was pretty and an easy, fast read.
Aug 24, 2012
Melanie
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Shelves:
children-s-literature,
picture-book,
mice,
africa,
lions,
fables,
caldecott-honor-illustrator
The traditional Mouse and Lion fable retold by Rand Burkert and illustrated beautifully by his wife, Nancy. A gentle telling for young ears and eyes.
This is so beautifully illustrated that you may just want to study the pictures! I love this re-telling of the Aesop fable. Wonderful.
Why do there have to be so many versions of this story? I loved the drawings, but Pinkney's version is still my favorite.
The second graders at my school loved this book. In fact it was their favorite in during our Mock Caldecott unit in the library.
Exquisitely detailed illustrations; my favorite is the lion dangling the mouse above his jaws, with the blue shadow mice.
Beautifully told and perfectly illustrated,this version is as Caldecott worthy as Jerry Pinkney's was,perhaps even more so.
Jul 09, 2011
Alyson (Kid Lit Frenzy)
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Shelves:
fairy-tales-folk-tales-fables,
picture-book
Beautifully illustrated re-telling of the Aesop Fable - Lion & the Mouse. Mouse gets some recognition in this version.
Amazing. Great illustrations. Well written story. Small twist at the end. Loved it, one of my favorites.
Nice retelling. Illustrations inviting. Would be good for comparing to other versions of the tale.
Solid.
Solid.
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