The Caldecott Award-winning fable of compassion and kindness retold by acclaimed artist Jerry Pinkney.
In award-winning artist Jerry Pinkney's wordless adaptation of one of Aesop's most beloved fables, an unlikely pair learn that no act of kindness is ever wasted. After a ferocious lion spares a cowering mouse that he'd planned to eat, the mouse later comes to his rescue, freeing him from a poacher's trap. With vivid depictions of the landscape of the African Serengeti and expressively-drawn characters, Pinkney makes this a truly special retelling, and his stunning pictures speak volumes.
The Caldecott Award-winning fable of compassion and kindness retold by acclaimed artist Jerry Pinkney.
In award-winning artist Jerry Pinkney's wordless adaptation of one of Aesop's most beloved fables, an unlikely pair learn that no act of kindness is ever wasted. After a ferocious lion spares a cowering mouse that he'd planned to eat, the mouse later comes to his rescue, freeing him from a poacher's trap. With vivid depictions of the landscape of the African Serengeti and expressively-drawn characters, Pinkney makes this a truly special retelling, and his stunning pictures speak volumes.
The Lion & the Mouse (Caldecott Medal Winner)
40
The Lion & the Mouse (Caldecott Medal Winner)
40Hardcover
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780316013567 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
| Publication date: | 09/01/2009 |
| Pages: | 40 |
| Sales rank: | 8,260 |
| Product dimensions: | 11.20(w) x 9.70(h) x 0.50(d) |
| Age Range: | 3 - 5 Years |
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