The Lion and the Mouse by Jerry Pinkney
The Lion and the Mouse by Jerry Pinkney is a retelling of an Aesop tale. The wordless picture book promotes gratitude, cause & effect, kindness and courage.
Jerry Pinkney retells the Aesop tale of ‘The Lion and the Mouse’ in this wordless picture book. A small mouse escapes the clutches of an owl but soon finds itself captured by a lion. The lion unexpectedly gives the mouse its freedom only to find himself trapped by hunters. The mouse comes across the trapped lion. It bravely gnaws through the rope and returns the lion’s good deed by setting him free.
Series: Jerry Pinkney has illustrated other classic stories, such as Puss in Boots, The Three Little Kittens, The Tortoise and the Hare.
Teaching Resources: The Lion and the Mouse
These resources relate to the book, author and illustrator. The number of resources varies book to book. Please check they are appropriate for your specific needs before using them with children. If you have any suggestions please get in touch!
- Book Trust: Wordless books- how to step into the picture with your child
- Centre for Literacy in Primary Education: Wordless Picture Books
- CPalms: A Close Reading of The Lion and the Mouse
- Jerry Pinkney Official Website
- Learning to Give: Giving Back Lesson Plan for The Lion and the Mouse
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Books by Jerry Pinkney
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