From the illustrator of the classic edition of Snow-White and the Seven DwarfsOn a ridge above the Kalihari,Lion naps, until Mouse bumbles into him,willy-nilly, startling him awake.After a show of teeth, Lion is softenedby Mouse's pledge of loyaltyand sets him free.When a cold moon brings a humbling lesson, Lion comes to recognizeMouse's keen skill, and deeper kindness.Mouse and Lion, Aesop's fabled duo,renew their ancient bondin this warm retelling by Rand Burkert,illuminated by the authentic natural detailof Nancy Ekholm Burkert's art.

 

This book was recognised in the Ages 0-7 Years category by the Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens.

There are 32 pages in this book. This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+). This book was published 2012 by Scholastic US .