Books with title The Lion and the Mouse: A Fable by Aesop

Sometimes it takes a unique event to spark an appreciation for the small things in life as evidenced by this delightful retelling of Aesop's lovable fable. About to be devoured by the fearsome King of the Forest, Bitsy the Mouse manages to convince Leo the Lion to let her go in exchange for future assistance. While Leo cannot conceive of any way that a tiny mouse could help him, he does admire Bitsy's pluck and releases her. What he later discovers is that big help can indeed come in small packages. Through Bitsy, Leo also realizes the importance of keeping your word.

The Lion and the Mouse is the story of a Mouse that proves size does not always matter. When in distress, sometimes a helping hand can come from the most unexpected place.The story is based on the famous Greek storyteller Aesop's classic fables, and it teaches children a valuable lesson on helping one another. Adapted into a Picture Book by the witty Thomas-Bo Huusmann, who in this book draws and tells in the quirky and cheerful way which is so characteristic of him. Age: Read Aloud Book +3

Even the King of the Jungle needs help sometimes but who is brave enough to help such a powerful beast? Courage comes in all sizes in Aesops classic fable, The Lion and the Mouse. Readers who are familiar with this timeless tale and those who are new to the story will love the simple, beautiful language of this retelling. Endearing illustrations enrich the narrative and draw in even reluctant readers. The unlikely friendship between a grouchy lion and a fearless mouse introduces readers to important concepts such as respecting differences and using ones weaknesses as strengths. With relatable characters and a poignant moral, this book is sure to become a favorite in any library.