In "The Lion and the Mouse," a classic fable, a mighty lion spares a tiny mouse, showcasing the power of kindness. Later, when the lion is caught in a hunter's net, the mouse, despite its small size, comes to the lion's rescue, gnawing through the ropes to free him. This tale illustrates the important lesson that no act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. It also emphasizes the idea that even the smallest creatures can make a big difference, highlighting the strength found in friendship and reciprocity. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called Classic Fables in Rhythm And Rhyme .
This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.
There are 24 pages in this book. This book was published in 2018 by Cantata Learning .
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. BLAKE HOENA has written numerous children's books, including two previous titles in this series: National Geographic Kids Everything Dinosaurs and National Geographic Kids Everything Mythology .
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.
