Aesop's Fables the Lion and the Mouse

The much-loved traditional tale, Aesop’s Fables: The Lion and the Mouse, has been beautifully captured by Gavin Scott’s colourful and charming illustrations in this fantastic children’s picture book.

• Great for storytime with toddlers, pre-schoolers and young schoolchildren
• A great gift for 2 year olds to 6 year olds (toddler to early years/reception)
• Full-page bright, colourful illustrations
• Story adapted to be enjoyable for adults and children alike
  

You and your toddler will enjoy a quiet storytime together, both to bond and to develop their listening skills, attention span and vocabulary.

This delightful tale tells of a fearless lion, whom all other animals are frightened of. He captures a mouse who dared to venture into his cave and is surprised when the mouse negotiates with him. He asks to be freed and in return he promises to help the lion when he needs it most. The lion scoffs at the thought of a little mouse helping him but lets him go regardless. One day, the lion is caught in a trap by hunters and the mouse is able to save him by gnawing the rope.

As with all fables, children can also learn important lessons. The moral for Aesop’s Fables: The Lion and the Mouse focuses on kindness, not judging people on their appearance, and how those perceived to be weak may be the strongest of us all.

This children’s picture book is part of a larger series of Aesop’s Fables picture books by Miles Kelly. Miles Kelly picture books are the perfect sharing books for 2 year olds and 3 year olds and ideal for independent reading from 4 years and upwards.