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The Lion and the Mouse: A Fable by Aesop
A reckless mouse accidentally scampers across a sleeping lion's paw. The lion awakens with a roar, but he lets the mouse go free. In gratitude, the mouse promises to help the lion if he is ever in need. The lion laughs at the very idea, but sometimes even a little mouse can be strong, and even a lion can be helpless. Bernadette Watts has created an appealing jungle setting...more
Hardcover, 32 pages
Published
February 1st 2000
by NorthSouth
(first published February 1980)
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Bernadette Watts retells the classic Aesop fable, in which a mouse offends a young lion (in this version a cub). The lion extends mercy to the mouse, who promises to repay the favor someday. The lion laughs at the thought that someone so small could make a difference for himself, but many years later he is caught in a trap and the mouse is able to free him.
Watts' interpretation is illustrated with gentle colors and a serene mood, even though the characters' lives hang in the balance. The traditi...more
Watts' interpretation is illustrated with gentle colors and a serene mood, even though the characters' lives hang in the balance. The traditi...more
As a strong believer in karma this was the perfect fable for me to read. When one does something good or bad to another, in some shape or form they will have something good or bad happen to them. If I had a classroom we would most likely read this book the first week of school to explain the importance of good karma and how we want to try and do nice things for others to build up our positive karma happening. I would probably of around the room and ask students to remember a time when they were...more
This is a fable about a mouse and a lion who help each other out, despite their huge differences in species. The mouse is very hungry and while trying to get food he stumbles upon the lion. The lion helps the mouse get food and the mouse said one day I will help you in return. The lion laughs at first, but ends up needing the mouse's help after all when he gets caught. This is a great lesson for kids because no matter how small you are, you can still be a big help.
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This fable is like most of Aesop's. It has a fun story line with a good message at the end. The friendly characters make it entertaining for children, but also teaches them something. The same goes for about any fable I suppose. Most people have heard this story at some time in their life, I believe. I certainly heard it many times when I was younger, but it was still a nice reminder to help others because you never know how it may help you in your future.
This story is about a lion who spares a little mouse's life by the mouse telling him, "if you spare my life, i might be able to help you out one day". The lion thinks its soo funny that this mouse thinks he could help out the "King of Beasts". Anyways, he lets the mouse go. At the end of the story, Lion ends up getting caught in a net by hunters. The little mouse runs over and saves the lion by chewing through the rope. Do unto others as they've done to you :)
This picture book is absolutely incredible in every way. The illustrations are so vivid, detailed, and bright that immediately grasp the readers attention. There are barely any words in this book, so it was up to the pictures to tell the story. In my opinion, they did just that and more. The moral of this story is one that children and adults should take to heart. I highly recommend this book for children of all ages.
This is a classic fable tale that teaches the great lesson that no one is too small or insignificant to be of help. This is an important lesson for every teacher to learn because everyone in their classroom can add a great deal.
I read this with my class when we were learning about fables. The lion learns his lesson and learns not to judge someone by their size.
A wonderful retelling of the classic Aesop fable with a little twist. I love the illustrations.
Every child should read this fable--it's message is timely.
Everyone should read this.
This book could introduce the disscusion of fabels into a classroom. This is a godd read aloud story that many students seem to stay engaged in. I have seen this book read to a kindergarten grade classroom and it was a sucess when introducing this topic.
I enjoyed reading this book. I loved the way the Lion shows mercy for the little mouse. This book is great for students that think they are too small to do any thing. Little people can do GREAT things.
Good book to read to students about fables. I also think that adults could get a good message by reading this.
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