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The Lion and the Mouse

No. of pages 24

Published: 2017

Great for age 7-10 years

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In "The Lion and the Mouse," a small mouse accidentally awakens a mighty lion while escaping from danger. The lion, initially annoyed, decides to spare the mouse's life despite its insignificance. Later, the mouse repays the lion's kindness when it comes to his rescue, gnawing through the ropes that bind him after being captured by hunters. This fable illustrates the themes of friendship, kindness, and the idea that even the smallest creature can make a meaningful difference. It emphasizes that no act of mercy, no matter how small, is ever wasted. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Lets Learn Aesops Fables .

There are 24 pages in this book. This book was published in 2017 by Windmill Books .

AESOP probably lived in the middle part of the sixth century BC. A statement in Herodotus gives grounds for thinking that he was a slave.

This book contains the following story:

The Lion and the Mouse
Some field mice were running hither and thither, playing their own game. They were so taken with their game that they did not notice the sleeping lion. In the course of the chase one mouse accidentally ran over the lion's paw, waking him from his slumber. The lion was cross and caught the little mouse by the tail. 'Please don't kill me' squealed the mouse 'I am so sorry'. The lion had intended to crush the little beast, but he tempered his mood and let the creature go. A few days later the lion was out hunting when he fell into a poacher's trap. Ropes wound around him and the terrified lion knew he could do nothing but wait for the hunter and his doom. But then he heard a little squeaking, and as he looked up he saw the mouse he had let go gnawing at the ropes. 'You were kind to me' said the mouse 'and now I will be kind to you'. The mouse gnawed through the ropes and the lion was able to escape.

This book is in the following series:

Lets Learn Aesops Fables