The Lion and The Mouse Fable, Retold and Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney | Wordless Picture Book
CLASSIC TALE
In this wordless adaptation of one of Aesop’s most beloved fables, an unlikely pair learns that no act of kindness is ever wasted. With vivid depictions of the landscape of the African Serengeti and expressively drawn characters, Pinkney makes this a truly special retelling. An amazingly beautiful book for children, this book has won multiple awards for a reason. Definitely one everyone should have in their library.Â
If you would like to add the Lion and the Mouse finger puppets shown in the photographs, go here to the puppet collection. Finger puppets are the perfect accompaniment to this gorgeous picture book.Â
If you would prefer a softcover rather than a hardcover book, go here to the version of this fable by Bernadette Watts.Â
AWARDS
- Caldecott Medal for Best Picture Book of 2010
- Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Honor Book for Best Picture Books 2010
- Buckeye Children’s Book Award Nominee 2011
- Capitol Choice: Noteworthy Books for Children 2010
- Parent’s Choice Award Gold Medal Winner Picture Book 2009
- Indies Choice Book Awards Winner for Picture Books 2010
- Cybils Finalist for Fiction Picture Books 2009
DETAILS
- The Lion and the Mouse
- Illustrated by Jerry Pickney and originally written by Aesop. Â
- Published by Little Brown Books For Young Readers, September 1, 2009.
- Ages 5 to 8 years old (though younger kids may enjoy the beautiful art)
- 0.54″ x 9.76″ x 11.24″ (1.08lbs.) 40 pages
- Hardcover with Dustcover
